Pharmacist here: I highly recommend keeping Pedialyte on hand. It's not just for kids and can be a lifesaver in preventing dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea!
@momofseven7098
2 жыл бұрын
I have a powdered electrolyte drink mix that takes much less space to store.
@The_Beach_Lady
2 жыл бұрын
I was just going to suggest that too
@GabyWeast
2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 bottles always and the other night my little girl started vomiting and diarrhea she was like that for hours and having pedialyte on hand that helped me a lot because the stores were closed and my daughter recovered faster 👍🏼
@sparkles999rose2
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t recommend it can cause type 1 diabetes in kids and almost kill them
@Jenniferscrazylife
2 жыл бұрын
Sparkles999 Rose I’m sorry but you are wrong, type one diabetes is only cause when the pancreas stops working, drinking pedialyte will not stop your pancreas from working ever again My child is type one diabetes, I am a RN Nurse, my sister is a medical doctor and my brother is a physician assistant Please don’t speak out of term.
@granitemoss1451
2 жыл бұрын
The other reason to stock up slowly is so that you don't have 50 cans of green beans all expiring at once!
@callsign.Noctra
2 жыл бұрын
This is true, though expired canned foods aren’t really expired. As long as there is no damage to the can they should be fine🙂
@margaretbedwell58
2 жыл бұрын
Good point.
@rebeccaa2433
2 жыл бұрын
@@callsign.Noctra except pop tops. They don't last nearly as long.
@naedatanner8832
2 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccaa2433 Lol!✌💖🇨🇦
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
I have a big family so I don't have a problem with anything ever expiring. When I buy a jar of spaghetti sauce it goes to the back and I use the one in the front. Sometimes when I have gotten lax on inventory I have run out of stuff so have to start again.
@suewolf3279
2 жыл бұрын
I am 72 years old and we were taught from a very young age to stock up Everything. Last year I shipped toilet paper, tissues, and napkins to my sister in New York and my daughter in Texas. My neighbor affectionately nicknamed my house over 30 years ago Sue Mart
@Romans828girl
2 жыл бұрын
I love this.
@normasubia6807
2 жыл бұрын
😊🎶😊
@sherrysherry1083
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@2JobsStillPoorUSA
2 жыл бұрын
Love that name Sue Mart.
@leeannmusslin5580
2 жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am, people need to stop thinking short term and going to grocery store every time they need something there are a hundred reasons why that keeping extra in hand is just common sense. Food is a necessity! Fancy clothes and the latest ‘TOYS’ are not ask your self will this help me or someone in my family if for whatever reason you can’t get it anymore, or get to the store whatever you use on a daily bases buy extra! Keep it on hand.
@lepond74
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Austin, Texas and was totally unprepared for the freeze we had last February. No power or water for 8 days! This video is super helpful and I will be sure to not put myself in that situation again!
@Bloodhoundjed1
2 жыл бұрын
We thought we were prepared, but hubs had to go out on the icy roads twice to get gas for the generators. Thankfully we had propane for our heating and cooking, oil lamps and plenty of blankets. We were with out power for 36 hours, but still had our water. But now I have some water stocked for just in case.
@melissacomer8404
2 жыл бұрын
Happened to me when we moved into our house in 1999. Jan of 20 we got a foot of snow in NC. No power and on a well. Luckily we owned a kerosene heater. Keep our family warm. Melted snow to flush toilet. From then on I said never again. Got it taken care of now.
@susansmith493
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bloodhoundjed1 We got a small (not tiny) wood stove installed in our kitchen. Best thing we ever did. It is so comforting to know when we lose power in the winter (and we always do) we can put a heavy curtain over the kitchen doorway and keep our large old kitchen toasty warm. Last year we dragged a couch in there when we lost power so we'd have a comfy place to sit. We have a lean-to full of wood ready to go. We can heat water on the stove for washing. We can cook eggs, bacon on top of that thing, we can warm soup or boil water for pour over coffee. It gives me such comfort. I used to fret constantly about losing power. Some choose generators. For us, the wood stove was the best option.
@reggie2382
2 жыл бұрын
I live in DFW and I was definitely not ready for that!
@Bloodhoundjed1
2 жыл бұрын
@@reggie2382 yep, I live in the DFW area as well and just thought we were prepared. Just got my propane delivered today. We were pretty low in February during our snowmaggedon, and trying not to run out. I forgot to check it ahead of time. We had to order propane as soon as the roads cleared.
@LifeWithMrsB
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Scotland, quite a few areas here were without power this past week due to a big storm, my family wasn’t affected. I’m quite well prepared in general but it certainly made me think about things like how I would heat my home, heat water, etc. I think we all owe it to our families to be prepared
@kathyharmon2093
2 жыл бұрын
I just recovered from a horrible respiratory infection ( negative for Covid) lasted 18 days my son is still recuperating… although my church friends texted and checked up on me I was so glad we were well stocked! Including cough drops and plenty of Kleenex!
@haileylawrence6746
2 жыл бұрын
I live in British Columbia and right now we are dealing with all of the major highways into the interior (where I live) being devasted due to last week's epic 'atmospheric river' storm that smoked the northwest. Rain and snow are forecasted for this week as well so there will be further stress on fragile conditions. We have one road open to essential travel only that goes from vancouver (canada's largest port) to the rest of the country. Our dairy and livestock industries in BC have been heavily impacted with tens of thousands of cows at risk or dead because of the intensity of the flooding in the Fraser Valley. There are store limits on all liquid dairy products and employees standing next to coolers enforcing them. Much of our trucking has been rerouted through washington state and supply chains have been re-established, but we are looking at 2020 covid decimation of grocery stock again with community fb groups lighting up whenever a grocery truck shows up at a store. Limits don't just effect residents of the BC interior, most places in western canada have limits in order to spread out the supply and distribution. Huge thanks to all the truckers that have doubled their trip time through WA to get us what we need.
@pricklypear7934
2 жыл бұрын
Central Texas Sams Club has instituted a 1/customer limit on paper products. When we don't have paper products in stock, we have water and then when there is water there is not paper products. It's all just the timing of the shipments.
@tashainjena
2 жыл бұрын
If you keep seeds in the freezer or fridge, they last longer. My cousin just grew some mustard from my grandpa... he passed 10 or so years ago.
@symphonyheaven5719
2 жыл бұрын
So my family lives in the same area so we made a plan and we all have a stockpile source so if something did happen we'd all be able to come together and take care of one another. We even get lots of fire wood and lighters to be able to start a fire. Plus we have a river near us so we can fish and have water source.
@TXJan0057
2 жыл бұрын
Last winter when Texas froze over we were prepared. People can say anything they want. I was not the one without water or heat.
@lunastar9086
2 жыл бұрын
I always keep candles on hand and am thankful that I have a wood stove so if need be I can cook.
@kristywhittaker2213
2 жыл бұрын
I lived through an ice storm in a small town. No power for 3 weeks. Walmart had generators but only two people were allowed in at a time with a police esscort. Most people had wells so no water to even flush toilets. Everyone should be prepared. It really opened my eyes.
@cindylong624
2 жыл бұрын
Dry toilet--5 gallon bucket with a heavy duty trash bag to line it.Add cat litter,wood shavings to cover waste after use.
@candyrobinson911
2 жыл бұрын
I'm stocked up on beef, we bought a whole 900 pound cow. I am a big slightly dented can buyer. My entire can cabinet is probably worth retail price of $500 and I probably paid $150 for all of it. I also only buy when on sale. If my bottled water is on sale I usually 3 or 4 cases at a time. I also set a budget no more than $120 every 2 weeks.
@fatimataylor4011
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This filled in the blanks of some prepper videos.
@amywilliams6637
2 жыл бұрын
Love love love your hair and that color looks great on you!!! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! I am very thankful for your content ..
@stacylynn8494
2 жыл бұрын
Tea tree oil is good for itching bugs or scratch cat. White willow bark for pain, wild edible plants or colloidal silver antibiotic , two terra cotta planters one bigger with hole candle warm a small space. Tent in room to stay warm or tent in a tent cover top too. Oregano oil, berkey water gravity filter, hand warmers heat up sporting goods store, stereo cans
@lynnebalzer6689
2 жыл бұрын
You also need soaps, detergent (dish, laundry), Shampoo and conditioner, bleach, and sandwich bags to trash bags (all sizes in between).
@Pumpkinpie1980
2 жыл бұрын
Also as a fellow Christine, I absolutely adore you and your content! I have saved so much this last year because of you and your amazing money saving tips 💕🌸🙏
@sharondube1101
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Maine and my Wal-Mart, Target and BJ's have not removed their limits on paper products, bottled water and some basic grocery items.
@leahsiemens1424
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice! I find it "funny" how insanely crazy people go... AND QUICK! when they think there will be a shortage on something.
@lorilxn1597
2 жыл бұрын
Luckily we really haven't had any issues with shortages. Small town Iowa
@janeschmidt9611
2 жыл бұрын
When my local store has a sale on toilet paper , Kleenex, paper towels and plastic bags, I stock up or buy the limit because those things will not expire. 🥰
@badgimp4577
2 жыл бұрын
We bought a new house just before covid hit in 2020. I never liked the idea if spraying my butt with a bidet but the new house came with one. Being a guy, I don't use TP anymore at home. We had 2 packages of TP at the start of covid and It lasted more than a year because everyone used the bidet. We also have a septic so the less paper you flush the better it is for your system.
@shirleyshirley4188
2 жыл бұрын
Life straws are cheap and work well to purify water.
@danielles8712
2 жыл бұрын
This is all amazing advice and I definitely stock up but we don’t seem to have any of these low stock issues anymore in Australia. We only experienced it really last year with the 1st Covid outbreak. I actually thought America would have more than us, as that is normally the case as. It makes we wonder if maybe all of this is coming
@patriciatinkey2677
2 жыл бұрын
First time viewing your channel. I really like your attitude...pretty much matches my own feelings that responsibility to your family & community is being prepared for whatever life dishes out! Thanks for posting, I subscribed!
@franklatsch16
2 жыл бұрын
I ALSO SUBJEST THAT YOU BUY VITAMINS AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS AS IT WILL HELP TO KEEP YOUR STRENGTH UP. ALSO THINK ABOUT GOOD THINGS AND TRY TO SLEEP AS BEST YOU CAN WHEN YOU CAN. TRY NOT TO FOCUS TOO MUCH ON BAD THINGS SO YOU CAN KEEP YOUR MENTIL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSCIAL HEALTH TOGETHER. AND PRAY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AS WELL.
@kaykrausman8012
2 жыл бұрын
The Sam's in Lake Charles has a limit on a lot of things now.
@lindaschilling6850
2 жыл бұрын
In IL, we've always had a healthy stock of many of these items. I usually start in October and pick up extras each shopping trip. I also try to make sure mine and my husbands prescription meds are always available. Thankfully we have 2 generators and have helped our neighbors on both sides of us to keep their appliances operational
@Trigillia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for petting pet food on this list!
@priscillabohn4621
2 жыл бұрын
we call it winter storing, I this year calling it getting what I can before the prices hike. I never go in and buy everything I get one or 2 more each month
@chantillyvintage
2 жыл бұрын
If I didn’t have my stockpile/rotating pantry last winter during the southern storms I would have been in real trouble. Lost my job this summer so again, life saver. 👍🏻
@saracash7959
2 жыл бұрын
My husband thought I was crazy for stocking up but I was out for two months due to knee surgery and all of it came in handy. 😀 keep at it
@shelahogletree7711
2 жыл бұрын
Berkey water filters are the best.Alaska Prepper has a video on how to make your own Berkey system using the Berkey filters and two five gallon buckets. Or you can buy the original $30O stainless steel system.
@fayekeller7411
2 жыл бұрын
I pray things are better now and you have a job!
@annefromthetwincitiesmn8847
2 жыл бұрын
When I was 15 I found a packet of tomato seeds in the back of a drawer from the year I was born. I planted them in the back yard and had so many tomatoes we were giving them away to the neighbors.
@dohnutz8452
2 жыл бұрын
We preppers are not as crazy as some people seem to think. We well know serious 💩 happens and have usually experienced serious and not so serious 💩 happening. So we prepare ahead of time for pretty much any kind of 💩 to happen and then when the inevitable 💩 happens we are ready for it and can deal with the 💩 and it gets handled, and those who weren’t prepared look at us and wonder how we knew what to do when the 💩 happened and marvel at how we make it look so easy to deal with 💩.
@marycousino4820
2 жыл бұрын
Heard this joke today and thought of you and your slow cooker videos. I was going to cook alligator for dinner, but then I realized I only have a croc pot.
@toniastudstill595
2 жыл бұрын
Good belly laugh on this😂
@meanhe8702
2 жыл бұрын
I would say don’t go advertising the fact that you have food & supplies stocked up. Because when things go sideways, and they will, you DO NOT want the yokels and thugs knowing what you’ve got.
@OurHearthandHome
2 жыл бұрын
Been prepping since 2010. My grandma taught me how to pressure can and water bath. She always said, be prepared for anything mija, job loss, natural disaster and food shortages. I miss her so much.
@kaylawhitfield3570
Жыл бұрын
We just started having a better pantry ourselves. We have always just had our grocery store trip nothing more, despite our older generations telling us to keep more. We went through Covid and wished we would have had it. We’ve got a couple weeks worth now, and still using our pantry. We are just grabbing $10-$15 dollars extra every time we got to the store. Nothing crazy, and not emptying a shelf of anything. My question is, my grandma says a use by date doesn’t mean throw it out by date. So like a box of Mac n cheese if you find it at the right time. Has a 2 year best by date, my grandma said she has used a box of Mac n cheese that was 5 years old and knew no different and didn’t get sick.. My question for those who have been doing this a long time is this true??? Is it just with boxed Mac n cheese?
@van8369
2 жыл бұрын
We started a small stock pile every fall for winter when we were in Northern Utah. Now that we live in Illinois, we will continue. It's amazing when you are sick or snowed in and you don't have to leave the house!
@leslieyoung3268
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from northern Utah... Logan. Im stocking up for the winter too. You just never know.
@lindaschilling6850
2 жыл бұрын
IL weather is so unpredictable! I dk where you are located, but I am 50mi S of the Lake Michigan and we've had some pretty nasty weather come our way many times
@jdbfortney
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the Northeast snow belt. We "stock up" for winter too. We also have a generator. We live in bfe, our electricity goes out routinely & because we live so far out, we're last to be turned on. Our house is gas too
@kellyhouse8088
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Southeast IL. We've been doing prepping for a while.
@slCHARACOUNSELING
2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Texas. I appreciate the calm and rational tone of this video. Too many people are promoting hysteria and being very irresponsible. We are already dealing with stress from the pandemic and many don't have the mental health bandwidth to weather another crisis. Slow mindful preparation is key. BTW love Solid Gold and my Great Dane loves it. Hugs from Texas.
@sweetsmiles1081
2 жыл бұрын
I survived That Texas Freeze!!! Thankful for simple shelf stable food items, lots of peanut butter and jelly and bananas.
@shelleytaylor5410
2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@sweetsmiles1081
2 жыл бұрын
@@shelleytaylor5410 I will never again live without a generator! EVER!
@maryrobinson4572
2 жыл бұрын
Same!! Omg it was so horrible. I thought I was going to freeze to death. All electric house and no fire place 🥶
@sweetsmiles1081
2 жыл бұрын
@@maryrobinson4572 same! Luckily my (working 1000 miles away) husband strongly urged that I get propane just in case power is lost. I will never be able to completely give enough gratitude for his foreshadowing. I lived (moved 1000 miles to be with my husband) in an old pier and beam farmhouse and the inside temperature could have dropped below freezing.
@mothman1856
2 жыл бұрын
Get ready for another freeze! They think it might be even worse than last year! 😱😱😱😱
@lindascott6637
2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. This message was really needed at this time. I grew up in a house that "prepared" for the rest of the year. Mom would can 52 cans of green beans, one for every week, and the same with other things. Just what we needed for the year. We are spoiled and can get things much easier now but being prepared for your family is still necessary!
@Gmrgrl-mb5np
2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing this since I had my twins 8 years ago. Because of inflation I now sacrifice name brands so then I can have more in my budget to buy $25 bucks each week to build our pantry. And I’ve gotten more inventive in reinventing leftovers. My mom thinks I’m crazy that all I’m asking for Christmas is a food saver but it would make freezer food last longer
@eleanoraddy4683
2 жыл бұрын
I got a food saver for Christmas too!
@karenmorgan9290
2 жыл бұрын
A food saver/vacuum packer is an excellent item to have. Several years ago, my ex and I bought a food saver vacuum packer to use for just us two in our household. We also vacuum packed extra meat and gave it to my in law's. Food will keep a lot longer when it is vacuum packed. I have watched several videos on KZitem. It's amazing and interesting what everyone has shared on storing food and other things. Just my two cents worth
@Gmrgrl-mb5np
2 жыл бұрын
@@karenmorgan9290 well my wish came true and I got a food saver. Meat is so expensive so when it totes on a major sale, I always buy about $200 worth and now with my food saver, I won’t have to worry about it going bad or freezer burnt.
@karenmorgan9290
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gmrgrl-mb5np Hi Mary, I'm glad your wish came true and you got your food saver. You can vacuum pack all kinds of items besides food. For example, matches can be vacuum packed to keep them dry. A change of clothes can be vacuum packed to take with you if an accident or emergency should occur. A vacuum packed change of clothes doesn't take up very much room. If your family does any camping, you could vacuum pack clothes and anything else you want to keep dry until needed. Enjoyed hearing back from you. Happy Vacuum Packing!
@sallysterrett3018
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gmrgrl-mb5np hat is a food saver. where can a food hydrator be purchased?
@toshafocht743
2 жыл бұрын
I am always happy when a Frugal Fit Mom video pops up!! ❤️
@FrugalFitMom
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@SproutingHealth
2 жыл бұрын
Me 2, Tosha! :)
@kimeverhart6253
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!! I just love this young woman and how incredibly smart she is and that she SHARES with us!!
@toshafocht743
2 жыл бұрын
@@kimeverhart6253 I could not agree more!! ❤️
@berlyn4444
2 жыл бұрын
Can't help but think of measures our country has taken historically during times of war when I see stores rationing items.
@RosyRosie42
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget a “Go-Bag” for each person, with a little bit of food, water, clothing, and other basic necessities. In case there’s an emergency where you need to flee your home immediately, there’s not time to sit around and pack in the moment, so it’s great to have a simple backpack to just grab and go. 🎒👍
@got_style
2 жыл бұрын
Include in your GoBag: cash (ATMs, Credit card readers may not be working), copies of key documents (dont know if coming back or to what damage) and LED/battery-powered flashlight with USB port and connector for your phone. Lots of great videos showing what the other “basic ncessities” are when evacuating🙀
@paulandbenny
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! We subscribe to a channel called Thinking Survival and he has a lot of smart ideas too.
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulandbenny you mean primitive survival thinking? I could not find a channel called survival thinking. Could you link it? Thank you
@jayamilapersson4030
2 жыл бұрын
@@got_style dont forget a small survival kit in each one too as there is a chance you could get separated and you want everyone to be able to survive. That kit should have at least about 2 or more ways to make a fire, 1-2 knives, water tablets and or Other type of gathering and cleaning water, and a compass, a line or rope( maybe some hooks for making traps or use for fishing) , an emergency whistle and a re-chargable light source or phone charger like I have a led lamp that is powdered by sunlight but if I need to I can charge it by hand to but that Will take about 10 min of winding, that Will give you about 2 hours of extra light. Im not really a prepper but Im starting to be one.
@got_style
2 жыл бұрын
@@jayamilapersson4030 Good ideas; I have the same solar/crankable lamp! Do you have a channel where you could demo go-bags for families (with duplications for safety)😇
@lizpollock6534
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in New Zealand for 14 years. I always had "Earthquake Boxes". Exactly this type of thing. So planned for power being out and no help being available for 14 days. Basically, WATER for everyone in the house, food (including pet food), medication, kept the car pretty full of gas all the time, had 2 gas bottle for BBQ - both full. You just use the stuff and cycle through it as you approach expiry dates. I now live in California and I've done exactly the same thing. "Earthquake/Wildfire Boxes". I now have a "Gotta Go Box" as well. That includes everything important (documents/family photos/insurance policies etc) in case we need to grab it and evacuate at short notice. She is absolutely correct about all of this stuff. Having been through a few reasonable sized earthquakes now (7.1 - 7.8) I can confirm it is very comforting to know you have everything ready when the power goes out.
@lizpollock6534
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and a really good shovel.... (Specific to earthquakes - sewer pipes fracture)
@jenniferspeers2453
2 жыл бұрын
14 days supply is very good for earthquake preparedness! I am in the fraser valley of BC and along the Juan de Fuca plate and as a region we are told 72 hrs supply. 3 days is by far the loudest message heard. People are naive to think everyone that could require assistance would get it within 3 days. And perhaps not surprising, I would say most aren't even prepared for 3 days. All that to say, good for you!
@tobythomas3413
2 жыл бұрын
I used to live in tornado ally and we had an emergency box in our basement or cellar filled with all of that emergency stuff. Shortly after we moved away an F5 tornado ripped through the city we used to live in! I don’t miss those!
@julied6322
2 жыл бұрын
After the Northridge earthquake in 94 we camped out at a local park until our building was green tagged and we could go back home. Our earthquake kit supported all 5 of our family plus another family of 5 who lived in our building. 10 of us crammed into our family tent. It was actually a very fun time. Except for the fact there was no running water in the restrooms. Eww. But porta potties were delivered to the park within 2 days so that was a relief. But FEMA and the Red Cross didn't show up for another week. We were back in our apartment before that though and we didn't need any assistance. We were fine. Being prepared is such a comfort in stressful times.
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
Grew up in CA, now in TX. We had earthquake kits too and Jan 1 was the day my mom would change everything in it so we were excited to eat all the food. She kept all the "good stuff" in there 🤣 Was once in a traffic jam for 5 hours in CA. Was glad I had water, etc. Nowadays that is not unusual for the area I lived 😂
@nunnabeeswax2397
2 жыл бұрын
It makes me very happy to see regular channels talk about getting prepared. Our grandparents and great grandparents who experienced the great depression know all about being prepared, frugal and as self sufficient as possible. Take some tips from them. You will be happy you did.
@TaraannBudgetsandSelf-Care
2 жыл бұрын
I was able to feed 6 family's during the beginning of the pandemic from my stockpile now I'm working on building it up again.
@tracycameron2580
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you! God told me to prepare to feed 6 people for six months. He will refill your pantry.
@sandysims282
2 жыл бұрын
God bless that's exactly correct.
@jackiem7320
2 жыл бұрын
We recently had the opportunity to help a family in need from our stockpile and it really felt good to help.
@marcidrag
2 жыл бұрын
While looking for certain kind of pastas at the grocery store lately, they have had empty shelves for a couple weeks. It made start looking at where these products are made. I was shocked to learn a ton of shelf stable foods are made in other countries and then packaged/distributed in the US. So I guess that explains why a ton of food might be on those cargo ships waiting to unload.
@MyBigBeautifulHeart
2 жыл бұрын
This scares the living daylights out of me. I can't stand the thought of eating foods from other countries with different rules about food safety.
@meikewassmuth4801
2 жыл бұрын
@@MyBigBeautifulHeart I think you probably don't have to worry to much about that. I'd expect that, if a food product doesn't meet US food safety standards, it will not be legal to import it. At least it's that way it works here in the EU. If this really worries you maybe you could look into how that works for the US?
@naedatanner8832
2 жыл бұрын
@@MyBigBeautifulHeart Buy American!🇨🇦
@MelanieCravens
2 жыл бұрын
A friend of my sister's imports foods. They currently have a shipment of garlic rotting in a container on one of those ships. Can you imagine that reek? I think by the time it gets to where it can be unloaded they will have to wear hazmat suits and breathing apparatus while they just burn the whole container since there will be no way to decontaminate and destink the container! 🤢
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard we import over half of our food.
@angelahawkins8069
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on how putting limits on items, to me, seem to send people into buying up because they fear it won't be there. I just buy a little extra of items you mentioned here and there, but am super conscious of remembering everyone else needs that opportunity too.
@holditch1
2 жыл бұрын
I think that the grocery stores may do that intentionally also by leaving empty shelves when they want to move product. I think all of us are triggered now when we see empty shelves. Even if I only need 1 of something, I will grab 2 or 3 if the inventory looks really low. I think they know this and instead of packing out displays, they just continuously put out a little at a time.
@patriciacato976
2 жыл бұрын
@@holditch1 o
@marygrott8095
2 жыл бұрын
I was so happy to hear you talk about seeds and gardening. I am extremely passionate about gardening. I currently have way more seeds than I can plant in any given season, as I get gift cards often. Maybe you can do a seed starting video in the near future for any of your viewers who might want to get started gardening. You can really grow food anywhere, even in an apartment! Some people may not be aware of that.
@mariepoole2028
2 жыл бұрын
Ew
@kathyhanson7337
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know more about growing food in an apt.
@nairda500
2 жыл бұрын
Should I store seeds in the freezer?
@michelestarkey5564
2 жыл бұрын
@@nairda500 There are differing ideas on whether storing in the freezer is good or not. I keep mine in a plastic photo box in a relatively cool place on a shelf where it would take a major flood to get them wet. The most important things is to keep them cool and dry. I worry that is I put them in the freezer there would be condensation when I took them out and them what I did not use would go bad?
@chriskat646
2 жыл бұрын
@@kathyhanson7337 Microgreens are a good choice when you are limited on space. Very healthy too. Also if you happen to have a balcony a greenstalk tower is a good choice. You can also grow plants under lights, some say they have done so in an extra closet or a spare corner on shelving. The last suggesion I will make is for an aerogarden. These are progressively more expensive so some might not be of use for everyone.
@vickyhudsonwilliams9529
2 жыл бұрын
One thing you don't mention is keeping powdered and canned evaporated milk. The may not taste as good as regular milk, but are great for cooking and especially hot chocolate.
@lissagood3038
2 жыл бұрын
Klim and Nido are brands of powdered milk that taste much better than regular powdered milk. They're common in Jamaican and Mexican food stores and I've seen them in Walmart. It's what we use living in places where the power goes out a lot or don't have power at all.
@melnelo3875
2 жыл бұрын
@@lissagood3038 Nestle also has powdered milk. I use this in my hot chocolate and it tastes good.
@donnac.3268
2 жыл бұрын
Nindo is a whole powdered milk (Mexican brand) its very good tasting but the shelf life is much shorter than the common brands.
@issuesthatmatter2825
2 жыл бұрын
I getting 2 mini jersey cows in a few months
@sandrapeele7965
2 жыл бұрын
Growing up we used evaporated milk half and half with water on cereal and in cooking there were many times we did not have regular milk and we survived
@gonefishing3644
2 жыл бұрын
Here is my list of long-storing things on which to stock up if you are worried about not having enough money when prices rise because of runaway inflation or if you get stranded at home because of winter power outages: 1) cheapest brand of dry spaghetti pasta/dry macaroni/blocks of Ramen noodles (buy what your family likes), 2) dried beans/peas/lentils (buy what your family likes), 3) jars of peanut butter and fruit jams (buy only what your family likes), 4) canisters of plain rolled oats (for breakfast; stores much longer than expensive boxed breakfast cereals), 5) a few bags of non-fat powdered milk (to go with the oatmeal), some canisters of Nesquik chocolate or strawberry flavored drink mix to make re-hydrated powered milk taste better (if you have milk drinkers at home), 6) some sugar or honey (to go with the oatmeal), 5) bar soap, bottles of shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and dental floss for cheap from a dollar store, 6) some large boxes of baking soda plus a gallon or two of plain white vinegar (to make inexpensive household cleansers), 7) laundry detergent or bars of laundry soap (which one depends upon whether you have electric power for the washing machine). If you can afford it, stock up on rolls of toilet paper (boxes of facial tissue can substitute for toilet paper). Instead of stocking up on expensive rolls of paper towels, do like great grandmother did and buy some tea towels, kitchen towels and kitchen wash cloths (new or gently used from a thrift shop or make some from old tablecloths and old clothing if you have a sewing machine for hemming). If stocking up on cold and flu remedies, get tablets and cough drops instead of anything in a liquid or gel form because the solid versions can store a lot longer. To have safe lighting, radio news and a working smart phone during a power outage, invest in rechargeable versions of these devices and get rechargeable batteries, a power bank and a solar panel or two for that power bank. For safe indoors, grid-down cooking, get one or two single burner butane stoves and enough butane cylinders for two or three weeks of cooking -- and have a battery powered CO/smoke alarm in the cooking area. Invest in a winter weather sleeping bag for each family member so people can sleep warm during winter power outages (can get for cheap at thrift shops or garage sales, always get a secondhand sleeping bag professionally dry cleaned before storing it at home).
@melissacomer8404
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I would add. Get a cheap small tent to use as your sleeping area inside the house if it gets extended. Fix it up and hunker everybody down inside. You'll stay warmer that way.
@01mementomori
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kathyvettraino2267
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@shannonengelken4629
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@coralhill2587
2 жыл бұрын
Great Great suggestions 👍 after professional cleaning of sleeping bags, air these out for a couple days. Thank the girl scouts for that one lol. Have cash on hand all denominations. I thought a drop of bleach in a gallon of water helps if you can't boil it. I'm checking my buddy Google. Lol. Be safe, be prepared!!!
@themony9295
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget furnace filters. At Lowe's earlier this week not a single furnace filter in the size I needed.
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them in aldi last week.
@jimmartin516655
2 жыл бұрын
A few things to add: A manual can opener - stockpiling canned goods is gonna do you no good if you can't get the food out of the can. Candles and matches so you can see without power.
@fabricdragon
2 жыл бұрын
every time i think about it or see a sale i buy another can opener- because i lose them. i keep one with each area i store cans in!
@JayP-kd5rc
2 жыл бұрын
@@fabricdragon Great idea. People should have at least a few can openers, as they do brake or wear out eventually.
@lissagood3038
2 жыл бұрын
Outdoor solar string lights are safe to use indoors. Save your matches and candles.
@jimmartin516655
2 жыл бұрын
@@lissagood3038 where I live a power outage is most likely to be caused by either a really bad storm or a lot of snow and ice.
@amandachristianson5633
2 жыл бұрын
Where can U buy decent solar string lights?
@flyinggeckos123
2 жыл бұрын
Biggest issue in Texas last year - most people did not have a tool to turn off their water at the curb. They had to wait for someone to come help them, neighbor or the city. Every single plumber was working overtime to fix everything, and flooding ensued in a lot of homes once it warmed up. Make sure you have this!!
@kattackett9087
2 жыл бұрын
Yes & make certain everyone in the house knows how to use it. My husband made sure I know how in case he isn't home & a line bust or such.
@Romans828girl
2 жыл бұрын
Very good advice. I once had a cutoff valve pop off into my hand, and there was a few minutes where my husband frantically ran around looking for the tool, then frantically searched the yard (in the dark) for the box, while I sat in the bathroom floor with water hitting me in the chest and cried. One of a string of memories in the house that we called The Money Pit.
@maggiemay945
2 жыл бұрын
what is the name of that tool
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
Please be ready. Now what you going to do for heat. Be one step ahead. Be blessed yall🙏❤️
@alanbirkner1958
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Ohio. I've lived in Illinois for 50 years. I've always kept enough food for 4 or 5 months in the house. Winter comes. Power failures happen. Someone gets sick. Someone loses a job. It's nice to have shelf stable food and basic supplies. Tina
@ashleywagner7417
2 жыл бұрын
Can I add your local small store…I live “out there” and I they finally put in a small store in my town! It was the greatest thing that ever happened! It’s an amazing store! They are actually cheaper on a lot of products! We had a not so good store before… it was gross! And holiday shopping I got everything I needed there! Which the big stores were out of! The guy in the next isle over tonight that had not gone before (the cashier always asks did you find everything you needed bc they keep fine tuning the store to the clientele) was like yeah I’m so surprised this is a great store! So if you run out don’t forget those smaller stores you have never gone to! And support them!!
@kimberleyrutherford9820
2 жыл бұрын
We Live in between a City & a small Town. When Limits & shortages Hit,Lots of Folks,from the City,Drove 30 Miles to the small Town’s Only Grocery Store & Wiped it Out & the Locals Had NOTHING to Buy! ☹️
@hannahkayee831
2 жыл бұрын
I have always stocked up... have been since couponing... always have 30 packs of toliet paper, dish soup, shampoo, conditioner, and I don't care if people look at me crazy... I did it way before the pandemic hit.
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
I did too. I had toilet paper and paper towels though the pandemic and until a month ago. And I had help people also. Now I’m stocking up waiting on Walgreens, cvs, dollar general and family dollar when they have good sale.
@karenprinz5987
2 жыл бұрын
Benadryl! Always good to have on hand in case of allergic reactions!
@brittanywebster5378
2 жыл бұрын
I love how practical this video is. This puts me at ease with what I have "prepped" and what I still may want to get.
@SuperKaratemom
2 жыл бұрын
What a great list. My thermostat takes batteries and I was wondering why my house was so cold...batteries died. So glad we had some on hand!!!!
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
I have all mini splits and the controllers take batteries as well!
@alice_rabbit8345
2 жыл бұрын
That happened to me 2 weeks ago!! Glad I had batteries!!
@t.g.7180
2 жыл бұрын
My smoke detector was beeping in the middle of night. So annoying lol glad I had batteries 😅
@terryrodriguez6209
2 жыл бұрын
So glad I had 6 boxes of shelf stable milk during the Texas freeze last Feb. which I shared with two neighbors. The funny thing is I had never bought any before and only had a small stockpile of emergency food, but, the political climate at the time had me really worried so I had just started on my backup food storage. Was thinking more in terms of not being able to buy it and people hoarding never thinking about the Power Grid going down.
@bc24roxy4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. Hopefully the more videos people see about this subject maybe they will start preparing. All the recent events this year and last should be a wake up call for everyone. I can't imagine standing in line for an hour and 1/2 to get a burger because you aren't prepared plus it is safer to stay home when there is natural disaster if possible, tensions runs really high during a disaster. Have a great Thanksgiving
@blonderoast3032
2 жыл бұрын
I've done this for years regarding holidays... but, in the last year I've also done it for life in general. Working in retail for four years and majoring in business taught me so much. Yes, I have a months worth of coffee prepped ... but it's so I can try to coast through the increase in coffee prices we're probably about to see. We'll, today the coffee order that has been faithfully delivered to my door for a year was randomly held at UPS. I'm down to my last pod from my previous order. I would have had to go out in holiday traffic and deal with horribly distracted drivers to get my darn coffee. I live in a metro. No fun. Oh... wait... I don't have to do that. I have a month in prep ready to go. I can wait until Saturday when the world is sleeping a turkey hangover off. 🥴
@MommeeMadre1
2 жыл бұрын
When the THING hit, 3 groups of people went from being nuts to GENIUSES: 1. Extreme Couponers 2. Germaphobes 3. PREPPERS Last year was just a drill...
@melissacomer8404
2 жыл бұрын
I fit two of those groups. Last year was a cake walk. Biggest thing I took care of was a extended power outage.
@deboranndeborann933
2 жыл бұрын
YEP!!!!!!!!!!
@inspiteofbecauseof4745
2 жыл бұрын
Yet, she titled the video, “prepper”and recommended a ton of items beyond the pantry.
@elizabethg2062
2 жыл бұрын
My family lives pretty much paycheck to paycheck (with some wiggle room) and we recently had a few car repairs that we needed to make and required new tires. In all these unplanned expenses totaled around $1,200. We used some of our savings and tapped into our storage pantry. We had plenty of toiletries and nice meals for the next month. I 1000% recommend having a pantry like this!
@carollizc
2 жыл бұрын
I've been buying cat food long before I run low in it for a while now. He's a senior kitty with food allergies, so he needs a special diet. There's no way I am going to risk running out of food for him. I'm pretty good for food, because I often pick up an extra can or box of something that I can make a meal of. Water, now that's something I do have to consider. Something you left out, though, was seasonings. Not simply salt and pepper, but anything that you use a lot. For me, that's thyme, garlic and onion powders and smoked paprika. If necessary, a limited diet is made a lot more palatable if you can season it. And seeds - a lot of herbs can be grown indoors and provide nutrients that might be hard to get from canned or dry foods. Like parsley, which is rich in vitamin C. All in all, a really good video. Thanks for sharing it.
@lissagood3038
2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 cats. The 13yr old can only eat canned food due to digestion issues so I just feed them all canned. I stocked up on their food before stocking up on human food 😂
@Romans828girl
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat with two senior kitties on special diets...different special diets, of course. Feeding them gets pretty complicated, because everybody wants the food that will make them sick instead of their own. I have also upped my inventory of their special food. I used to keep one bag in reserve, and order another when I opened that bag. Now I keep two. And one of them has to have distilled water, which I buy by the gallon. The minerals in regular water will give him bladder stones. I keep several gallons of that as well, because I usually have some trouble finding it in the middle of the winter, I guess because that's when people are running humidifiers the most.
@ainvencivel
2 жыл бұрын
#3: I wouldn’t forget that. When I think about prepping for an emergency the first thing that pops in my head um is food for my cat. Before I think of my own 😂
@got_style
2 жыл бұрын
And now, months later, when the store shelves are EMPTY of canned wet food, I am soooo glad I put up food storage for my fur babies😻🙀
@robin9876
2 жыл бұрын
@@got_style Good for you & your pet(s)! We are still pretty stocked in Texas but no cat food! Next time I ordered extra. Even our MEDICINES! We may not be able to get them. Your fur babies are lucky to have you care for them so much!
@got_style
2 жыл бұрын
@@robin9876 Thanks so much, Robin. My fur babies agree😻
@TechieTexan
2 жыл бұрын
Probably add to the food is cooking oil. Since I'm trying to eat healthy, having a bottle of a good avocado oil or EVOO can go a long way and doesn't need to be refrigerated. If you wanted to spend the extra money, you can totally get ghee (clarified butter). It is shelf stable and doesn't need refrigeration either.
@danaodom1010
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer American olive oil because import known to add other oils, cheating
@TechieTexan
2 жыл бұрын
@@danaodom1010 I agree. Which is why I read the label, check for the authenticity seal, harvest date and if the olives are single origin
@meinschatzi8978
2 жыл бұрын
People should have feminine hygiene products on hand. They are great for stopping heavy bleeding if someone is hurt. Deep cuts and puncture wounds. Also, just need super glue and medical tape or I guess even duct tape, it could be life saving!
@wendycash54
2 жыл бұрын
Regarding food purchases, you mentioned in another video, but thought I would add here... you want to add food items gradually so that they don't all end up with the same expiration date.
@stephaniedouglas9510
2 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: store the next size diaper:)
@LisaofHopewell
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting about seeds. Tools are a great suggestion. High-quality chocolate too. Yes we choc-aholics need it, but they gave it to soldiers in WWII so why not stash some?
@Mrs.Silversmith
2 жыл бұрын
I know that back in 2020 the feminine hygiene items also ran out at my local stores. Now I have a policy of keeping a couple of months ahead in my purchase of those items. Now that is one item I really do not want to run out of when I need it.
@natasjaoosthuizen3334
2 жыл бұрын
In Africa, many many years back girls, would use a sponge (taken from the sea) If all else fails remember this.
@sincitygurl28
2 жыл бұрын
"Stockpiling" pet food is a good thing if you have a pet, yes is a good thing. But I'm not a big believer in the claims that some processed pet foods say that one is "healthier" than another. We had an English Setter for 18yrs and she got really sick and we were told she only had less than 6 months to live when she was 5yrs old and we were feeding her one of these "healthy" top name brand food. We were told all we could do was keep her comfortable, so we started making her food. We would cook several boneless skinless chicken breast, brown rice, peas, and carrots once a week. Then we would cut the chicken into small bite size pieces and mix everything together. And we would feed her a cup of that twice a day. The proof is in the pudding, as they say. Obviously she lived WELL past the 6 months and the vet was shocked and amazed that not only did she live for 13yrs more but after a year they couldn't find anything wrong with her. They were also amazed that she lived to be 18yrs, almost 19yrs, old because they told us that 9 out of 10 English Setters only live 10-12yrs old, he had never seen one live a happy healthy life past 14yrs old in the 38yrs that he had been a Vet!
@lmr45241
2 жыл бұрын
I've found the tip to Sharpie-mark the top of cans with the expiration date very handy. Cycle out pantry stores a few months before the expiry date and donate them to the food pantry.
@margaretbedwell58
2 жыл бұрын
Once you have your pantry well stocked, you can shop from your pantry so you are using what you have stored. Keep a list of the items used and only buy the replacements when they go on sale. This will help keep your coast down as well.
@lt1136
2 жыл бұрын
Yes please donate food well BEFORE it expires, or just use it yourself. Many food banks must toss out food if it has expired, even though it's probably still good, so you're better off keeping and eating it and donating something fresh. But I just found in my fridge a cup of Chobani yogurt that had "expired" 7 months ago and it was totally fine!
@cherylinoklahoma9624
2 жыл бұрын
@@lt1136 Yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese all keep well past the expiration date if unopened and stored upside down in a cold refrigerator. After opening, turn upside down on a small plate or tray. This keeps air out, which is the spoiler factor.
@JayP-kd5rc
2 жыл бұрын
Those are normally Best by dates, but are usually good for years longer.
@Romans828girl
2 жыл бұрын
This is what I do, on everything - cans, boxes and bags. We keep a LOT of food on hand. My pantry is tiny, but I'm pretty creative about finding ways to fit more in. My groceries always get labeled with expiration date, and the new stuff goes in the back. If I have something close to expiration, it goes into the menu plan. It's extremely rare for me to run out of anything except milk.
@maryrobinson4572
2 жыл бұрын
I made this comment before and I will say it again. You always give me prepper vibes and you finally did a prepper video. I’m so proud 😊
@jessica8518
2 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel so much better about being a perpetual prepper! Thanks for the great video :)
@firequeen2194
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@barbaravoneitzen7729
2 жыл бұрын
What about condiments, boillion,dried onion ,spices to help flavor your food.
@geminigem599
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the lower Mojave Desert, an we are ok with stuff at present. We Only have fire, heatwaves,earthquakes an water shortage issues to worry about.
@Frugalmumdownunder
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about doing it responsibly. I'm a prepper have been for a long time, I do some videos on my channel, but lately the trend in KZitem has been to "stack it to the rafters" This promotes panic buying which adds to stock shortages impacts the poorest of us more than anything who don't have the buying power to be able to have a stockpile themselves. In times of plenty I'll stock 10 of something at a time if its a good deal, but in times like now I'll only grab 1 to 4 extra of something depending on the stock levels.
@hannahkayee831
2 жыл бұрын
Many people buy for their parents or grandparents too.
@fabricdragon
2 жыл бұрын
i follow the "first buy 2 for every one you use" and then as you CAN and budget allows, go to the "buy 3 use 1" for long term store things until you have a decent back stock.
@fabricdragon
2 жыл бұрын
@@hannahkayee831 yeah, hubby and i are fully vaxxed and boostered plus i am pretty sure i had it back before they admitted it was in the usa. We do the shopping for 2 of my immuno compromised friends...no way can they risk being in a crowd..
@EricaD61
2 жыл бұрын
Im aussie too. Is this your channel name? I'd love to follow people more in my neck of the woods.
@Frugalmumdownunder
2 жыл бұрын
@@EricaD61 yup it sure is 😊
@Squeakachu1006
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I watch a lot of preppers on here and a lot of my mom friends make fun of me for doing so. They tell me I’m a worry wart and to chill out… but if more channels like yours, geared towards the everyday mom made videos like this I think people would listen and be a little more prepared for anyting that comes their way.
@VermontsyrupHBF
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been scoffed at before, even by my husband, but that’s changed! He supports all my canning and our new bulk buying endeavor in 5 gallon buckets. Wouldn’t say I’m a “prepper,” but I certainly have a good few months of food stored. Never hurts to be cautious especially when living in a harsher climate! Ignore their comments mama 💪
@Frugalmumdownunder
2 жыл бұрын
I've been teased so much over the year by friends and families. I tell you what though, no one was teasing me when covid first hit and the shelves were empty. They're back to teasing me for the most part though. I wish it had inspired them to start their own pantries.
@margaretbedwell58
2 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. I had a lady just today responded to a an email reply I sent re: being prepared. She said are you so sure all that is going to happen, just chill out, you'll feel better for it. How many people in 2020 thought "I might lose my job...or I won't lose my job.
@TheOrganizedPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
Well during the big tx freeze those who didn't prepare, and we had plenty of warning it was coming, were calling/coming over looking for stuff, after ONE day.
@Bloodhoundjed1
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOrganizedPineapple We thought we were prepared for the TX freeze, but hubs had to go out twice on the icy roads to buy gas for the generators. We were running two of them, one for us and one for my daughter. But we were okay on everything else. He wished he had diesel generators, as diesel will last longer than gas. And our trucks run on diseal as well.
@patcarter4607
2 жыл бұрын
i buy packets of pre-cooked rice, noodles, quinoa, beans, all that don't need to be heated. delicious right out of the packet.
@bethheerten1132
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list. A couple years back Publix handed out brochures entitled "Prepare for the When". It has a great list. I keep it posted on the side of my fridge as a reminder. Here in Alabama our major worry is tornadoes and possibly the occasional ice storm. I try to stay stocked up.
For paper and sanitary products its good to look into reudasable items as well. Same for diapers.
@CallmeGNana
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Christine! Here’s a hint-store new batteries in a plastic container in your fridge. It extends the life.
@HaleyHinman
2 жыл бұрын
Dollar store is a great place to "stockpile" your meds. They're smaller quantities, which is great because you haven't made a huge investment in case you don't need to use it before it goes out of date. Also, regarding seeds: even if you don't prioritize buying organic in your regular grocery shop, consider buying organic and/or heirloom seeds. Conventional seeds are modified to produce fruits and veggies whose seeds are barren to prevent seed-saving, meaning you have to buy new seeds every year.
@80str8killa
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know a good site to buy heirloom seeds?
@michelestarkey5564
2 жыл бұрын
I do try to buy and plant heirloom seeds, but any seed that is open-pollinated will give you seeds that will germinate if you save them. Seed saving is a little complicated and I am a relatively new gardener who is a little too scattered right now to try to protect my blooms to make sure there is no cross-germination so I can save my seeds.
@gemmaragain8089
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Florida. I haven’t noticed an limits being set on items in the store. I have noticed prices going up steadily on core items like meat, dairy, eggs and produce.
@robin9876
2 жыл бұрын
My instant coffee went up $1.00 in one day! Last time I got gasoline it was $1.73 now it's $4.13 in S.Texas! Almost $8 other places. Wish we had the Keystone Pipeline back - there was no need to cut it off.
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t you have a farm market that sell meats for cheap? Hold on I’m going to get the address or the name.
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
The meat and produce place is called FRESH FIELDS FARM. The produce is a little expensive. But the meat is good quality and cheap. Be blessed 🙏
@Awakened111
2 жыл бұрын
Having some really good protein powder on hand to be used for protein shakes as a meal replacement is in my pantry. Keep checking stores for shelf stable milk or powdered milk. Was lucky to get some Thrive products.
@almacarter7968
2 жыл бұрын
after last year with the shortage of paper goods, wipes and spray. when the stores started getting their supplies back up i was already building my stockpile. when family dollar stores were going out of business i stock up on the wipes and sprays again. i wont be caught slipping again . plus winter is coming so who wants to try to get to the store when its freezing outside. also food prices have gone up already but i heard on another video another increase is coming in january
@teapott7138
2 жыл бұрын
Live in Australia, and I do this for our storm season. Every fortnight I add a couple of extra staples to my shopping, that way it doesn't cost lots and I have peace of mind knowing if something happens, I'll be good for at least a month👍🏻
@aclaus596
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you making this video. Some youtubers are saying they are not stocking up on anything. I kinda think with all we have seen it’s almost irresponsible to not have things for your family
@made2rise
2 жыл бұрын
They'll be the first to knock on your door, too. Anyone stocking up may not want to advertise it, bc when SHTF, you will be hunted down.
@wildspirits8683
2 жыл бұрын
Great list! Mason jar and lids if you are into canning. Look for them every time you into your Walmart
@danaodom1010
2 жыл бұрын
I have bought canning jars at garage sales and estate sales for years. Even there prices have risen.
@TXJan0057
2 жыл бұрын
Last winter when Texas froze over we were prepared. People can say anything they want. I was not the one without water or heat.
@andrea.rivers
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the midwest so well versed for having enough stocked pantry through the winter seasons. However, we get windstorms where I am in WA state. Last year a freak windstorm in September started a fire, knocked out power and shut down the main hwy and canyon back roads. While my house wasn't in danger, it severely crippled the region where I was. But I do live surrounded by forests so if not that year, it's always a possibility. So just because that fire didn't affect my immediate area, it really got us thinking. We've prepared to shelter in place (we are in view of Mt. Rainier), but not so much of an evacuate preparation. I mean we have the bags for food and water and stuff like that, but no so much of a current inventory of our belongings for insurance purposes and need to step up our game with paperwork and stuff like that to bring with us incase of evacuation. We are re-assessing all that this holiday vacation break
@godivagal1
2 жыл бұрын
Use your Google Drive. If you have a gmail, you have this tool. Take photos of your rooms in your home every6 months or so and of any new high priced items. Create a file and update it. (You can access this from any device you have.) Same with your important documents. If you don't want to use the drive, then get thumb drives and update them regularly. You got a new license or passport or new insurance? Take a pic or scan it and update. Thumb drives are very portable and can live in your bug out bag. 😊
@earthstar7534
2 жыл бұрын
I was unable to get my symbicort inhaler for 6 weeks and almost ran out of albuterol. My doctor changed my dose so i can get enough to have spare, but please be aware a lot of common prescriptions are going in and out of shortage. Very very little medicine is manufactured here. I would talk to your doctor about overprescribing a little more so you can start packing some away. Most doctor are very understanding.
@hannahkayee831
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't get my albuterol for quite some time. I got 20 mins of sleep at time. My insurance won't cover it anymore. So I found other ways to get it.. thank you google.
@ideanagomez0925
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am from Ocala Florida we are limited to one per family on milk, paper products, batteries, medicines, and the list goes on and on and on. Sometimes I want to go crazy. It’s really scary at times.
@joannaazar7396
2 жыл бұрын
Christine you have helped me so much with my family style cooking and amazing tips. Thanks again. LV. Elizabeth NewJersey. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@JHelynG
2 жыл бұрын
Two things I would add: First even though I am against using them in day to day life since they are bad for the environment, having paper plates and plastic ware is useful if you have no power or no water you're not going to be able or want to try washing dishes. Second if you live in a place that has great tap water (I live in Central New York so I get great water) you can fill jugs from juice, iced tea or even milk jugs with your own tap water and store them so you aren't spending astronomical amounts of money on water. They also last about 6 - 8 months, so I will just spend a week or so using the bottled water and refilling the jugs with fresh a couple times a year.
@melsmith3143
2 жыл бұрын
Think about how much water to flush toliet
@beccagiessing3890
2 жыл бұрын
Remember milk jugs biodegrade and will eventually leak, but any plastic containers with a recycle 1 on the bottom are good grade for long term storage. Don’t forget filling up empty bleach and detergent bottles for washing ur hands, laundry, toilets etc.
@elizabethjessmore2719
2 жыл бұрын
Not to be weird. But i live in central New York as well.
@MyBigBeautifulHeart
2 жыл бұрын
@@elizabethjessmore2719 @JHelynG I will likely be moving to Central or Upstate New York in the next year.
@naedatanner8832
2 жыл бұрын
@@beccagiessing3890 I never thought of that. I always just think about drinking water and how it can be used for everything. Excellent idea!!💖✌🇨🇦
@stephiegrennell8440
2 жыл бұрын
My childhood home has a wood burning stove. My mom use to use it when the power when out. She’d make soup, Mac n cheese, coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Etc. it was very useful when our power went out.
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