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My most CHAOTIC week yet! Pantry Challenge Week 3!
Welcome to week 3 of my 2025 Pantry Challenge! 🌟 My most chaotic week yet!
The idea is simple: make your own rules, avoid grocery shopping as much as possible, and use up the food you already have at home. Here is a link to the video where I go over the rules I set for myself: ua-cam.com/video/v0vINPbYwMs/v-deo.htmlsi=GncNzz_6vNHmxHjN
No grocery shopping for the entire month with a $25 emergency budget (except for two exceptions): Exception 1: If I need goodies for my brand-new freeze dryer (I’m so excited to experiment with it!). Exception 2: Social activities, like meeting friends for coffee, or the occasional family takeout dinner.
Check out my pantry tour if you haven't already where I share what’s in my pantry, fridge, and freezer in my next video so you can see what I’m starting with: ua-cam.com/video/1Gn0MSj3sts/v-deo.htmlsi=x_FR93IypMtqSy0J
Why I’m doing this challenge: ✨ Save money after the busy holiday season. ✨ Prevent food waste by using up what we’ve already preserved, grown, or hunted. ✨ Learn what we use the most of and what preservation methods work best for us.
I hope this inspires you to think about your own pantry and how you can use what you already have. Stay tuned for updates, meal ideas, and more as I work my way through January (and hopefully half of February) without grocery shopping!
If you’re participating in the pantry challenge, I’d love to hear your rules and goals in the comments. Let’s do this together! 💪
Recipes:
Pizza dough: thesimplebalanceblog.com/2021/03/09/fresh-quick-pizza-dough-in-just-10-minutes/
Banana smoothie: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244224/healthy-cocoa-banana-pb-smoothie/
Tetrazini recipe: tastydone.com/perfect-turkey-tetrazzini-recipe/
Greek yogurt: easybudgetrecipes.com/crock-pot-greek-yogurt/
Vodka sauce: makeitdairyfree.com/vegan-vodka-sauce-penne-alla-vodka/#recipe
Loaded corn dip: www.yellowblissroad.com/loaded-corn-dip/#wprm-recipe-container-98687
Amazon links:
Recipe book: amzlink.to/az0y4yHfiGNMf
My favourite canning cookbook: amzlink.to/az01YkRfxOlNr
Cheese cloth: amzlink.to/az08Fy4iEpdHw
#PantryChallenge #ThreeRiversChallenge #AcreHomesteadInspired #FreezeDryerAdventures #FoodPreservation #PantryCooking
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Welcome to week 2 of my 2025 Pantry Challenge! 🌟 The idea is simple: make your own rules, avoid grocery shopping as much as possible, and use up the food you already have at home. Here is a link to the video where I go over the rules I set for myself: ua-cam.com/video/v0vINPbYwMs/v-deo.htmlsi=GncNzz_6vNHmxHjN No grocery shopping for the entire month with a $25 emergency budget (except for two e...
Pantry Challenge: Week 1! No Grocery store for over a month!
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Welcome to week 1 of my 2025 Pantry Challenge! 🌟 The idea is simple: make your own rules, avoid grocery shopping as much as possible, and use up the food you already have at home. Here is a link to the video where I go over the rules I set for myself: ua-cam.com/video/v0vINPbYwMs/v-deo.htmlsi=GncNzz_6vNHmxHjN No grocery shopping for the entire month with a $25 emergency budget (except for two e...
Pantry, Fridge & Freezer Tour | Prepping for the 2025 Pantry Challenge!
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Welcome to The Birds and the Bees Homestead! In this video, I'm taking you on a tour of my pantry, fridge, and freezer to show you exactly what groceries we have on hand as we dive into the 2025 Pantry Challenge. For the next month and a half, I’ll be skipping the grocery store and relying on what we’ve stocked up, grown, and preserved to make it through. 💬 Let me know in the comments if you're...
Challenge Accepted: No Grocery Store for a Month & a Half!
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Welcome to my 2025 Pantry Challenge! 🌟 Inspired by Becky from @acrehomestead, I’ve been following her pantry challenge for the last three years, and I’m finally taking the plunge and doing my own #threeriverschallenge @threerivershomestead. The idea is simple: make your own rules, avoid grocery shopping as much as possible, and use up the food you already have at home. For January, I’m setting ...
DIY Foaming Hand Soap!
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Why spend extra money on store-bought foaming hand soap when you can make your own at home? In this video, I’ll show you how easy it is to whip up a batch of homemade foaming hand soap that’s not only budget-friendly but also eco-friendly! 🌿 You’ll save money and cut down on plastic waste by reusing your old foaming soap bottles. I’ll walk you through the simple steps: -Use castile soap or any ...
My First Batch of Freeze Dried Candy!!
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I just got my freeze dryer, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test! In this video, I show you my very first batch of freeze-dried goodies, starting with some candy! 😋 I also give you a sneak peek at what’s in my second batch: ice cream sandwiches, dog treats, fruit, and veggies. I’m so excited about all the possibilities with freeze drying! Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see ...
Making Gingerbread Treats for My Chickens! 🐓🎄
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It's the holiday season at The Birds and The Bees Homestead, and my chickens deserve some festive fun too! 🐔✨ In this video, I bake, assemble, and decorate a gingerbread house and cookies for my chickens! Yes, made with chicken friendly ingredients. Spoiler alert: they loved it, please enjoy these wholesome holiday vibes. 🎅 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite w...
Chicken Coop Tour! 🐔✨
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Welcome to The Birds and the Bees Homestead chicken coop tour! 🐔✨ Jeff built this coop with love and purpose-making it easy to collect eggs, clean, and care for the girls. 💛 Using scrap materials and scoring some free finds, we created a functional, affordable space that fits our homestead dreams. Let me show you around! #ChickenCoopTour #DIYHomestead Our coop build was inspired by: ua-cam.com/...
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  • @heatherallen4964
    @heatherallen4964 Годину тому

    You can definitely prep them ahead of time! I’ve even prepped and frozen them (unbaked) for freezer meals.

  • @ThattransdudeZeke
    @ThattransdudeZeke 2 дні тому

    Oh that’s so sweet of a gift

  • @sunshineonmapleridgeacres1376

    I recently made homemade pop tarts with apple puree made from our apples last year. Also great is using homemade jelly! I got lazy and made handpies from some christmas gift apples, ate some froze some. Now have apples from a friend...😅 poptarts are a bit involved...so not sure. Im a bit over 200$ with my no spend month, but i gave myself grace. I wont let my normal use one buy 2 suffer. When 15 yr old grandson is here he spoiled loves to help shop and blows my budget. We are microfarm/homestead. Garden can freeze dry dehydrate...2.2 acres raise our own meats pigs, steer, chickens. Rarely eat out its just not as good as homemade. Tonight is homemade pizza, dough is making in the zojurishi bread maker.😊❤ nice vid...

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 18 годин тому

      Thanks so much for your comment - homemade pop tarts sounds wonderful! This was one of my favorite childhood treats. You're so right, homemade is always so much better. I have some homemade raspberry jam I can use, so I may have to add that to my list of things to try!! :)

  • @Markyan-h7w
    @Markyan-h7w 4 дні тому

    where is your husban?

  • @IgnoringTree
    @IgnoringTree 6 днів тому

    Great video! Excited to how the rest of the month goes!

  • @joshballard8480
    @joshballard8480 9 днів тому

    Desicant packs that absorb oxygen will increase shelf life, smaller jars will help because your not always opening the jars. I wish I had more time to bust out the dehydrator. I always wondered if vacuum sealing small portions would drastically increase shelf life.

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 5 днів тому

      Thank you for the tip! I just got a pack of oxygen absorbers with my freeze dryer and heat sealer! I will make sure to pack up my future projects better so they have a longer shelf life :)

  • @lifewithchristine72
    @lifewithchristine72 10 днів тому

    Hello Gorgeous 😊

  • @clairemcbride3621
    @clairemcbride3621 11 днів тому

    Miso soup is good for using up the tofu

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 9 днів тому

      Thank you for the suggestion! I have never made this before - I'll have to look up a recipe :)

  • @sunshineonmapleridgeacres1376
    @sunshineonmapleridgeacres1376 12 днів тому

    Take that gr deer your not fond of, do equal portions with a good seasoned sausage make chili, or bell pepper casserole with it. Also there is a jerky tube press that takes ground meat and lays it out in strips for "jerky" but not as shelf stable. We raise our beef pigs chickens. We have done duck, rabbit not a fan of duck at all. Rabbit was ok. We have done quail, we have eaten but not a fan too many bones but love the eggs. We also garden. And i can and freeze dry. Meal prep or plan is my biggest challenge as i work 12s and too exhausted to eat, yes he cooks awesome i might add! But i do my best. Nice vid a little echo tho? Ive got 2 huge upright freezers, 2 side by side, a large than you imagine larder, keep doing what you do.

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 9 днів тому

      Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement! I think chili would be a great idea to use that deer meat, maybe I'll cook that up with that spicy chicken sausage :) I will also see if I can figure out how to set up a microphone with my camera - I am very new at this, so I appreciate that feedback :)

  • @lindaminor1985
    @lindaminor1985 12 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing❤

  • @samdesylva6236
    @samdesylva6236 14 днів тому

    Well now I want to do this lol

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 14 днів тому

      You should!! I think it’ll be a fun challenge 🙂 this will be my first time doing it- an I’m glad I’m finally participating!

  • @anniejefferson7329
    @anniejefferson7329 Місяць тому

    Get a tray like a LG dog plastic tray in those crates. Lol I put one under their perch and put some shavings in it. I slide it out every few days and dump it. Easy peasy

  • @Rahadbabu-3
    @Rahadbabu-3 Місяць тому

    Improve your UA-cam channel

  • @Rahadbabu-3
    @Rahadbabu-3 Місяць тому

    Awesome content! I was watching your video and thought that you could easily boost your video views by improving your metadata (titles, tags, and descriptions). It’s a simple tweak, but it could help you grow faster! I’d be happy to share some insights with you if you’re interested.

  • @ShellyCunningham-r1g
    @ShellyCunningham-r1g Місяць тому

    Love it. Great job. Even my cat loved watching the girls enjoying their treats.

  • @ShellyCunningham-r1g
    @ShellyCunningham-r1g Місяць тому

    Wow, great functioning coop. Sounds like a lot of planning ahead of time, a few tweaks after, perfect. The girls seem very happy. Awesome job building.

  • @Dylanschillin
    @Dylanschillin Місяць тому

    So, about 0.7-1.3Lb dried Math checks out

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead Місяць тому

      I'm so new to dehydrating, I guess I didn't really know what to expect but I think I'm more surprised at how much it shrunk in size! The dogs will love it though :) I am really excited to give it another try in the freeze dryer to see how the two methods compare.

  • @zunairbirds3984
    @zunairbirds3984 2 місяці тому

    Love from Pakistan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SummerAlleriaWindrunner
    @SummerAlleriaWindrunner 2 місяці тому

    Cool!! What a pretty bee. So... What's the purpose of the dot? To keep track of how old they are? Do you replace them after a while or anything?

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      Exactly! The colour tells you what year the queen was born & it also makes it just easier to identify & find her among all the worker bees. The colony actually has the ability to Re-Queen themselves if something happens to their queen, or if she’s not doing a good job. However, if they aren’t successful- you can purchase a new queen 🙂🐝 they are very interesting little critters!

    • @SummerAlleriaWindrunner
      @SummerAlleriaWindrunner 2 місяці тому

      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead Ohhh that makes sense! Thank you so much for sharing videos of your bees. And for raising them. They're so important to the environment and such cool lil critters! Someday I'd like to do the same and make a flower garden for them ☺️

  • @jeffbanks3644
    @jeffbanks3644 2 місяці тому

    I can’t wait to see the follow up!

  • @sonichuizcool7445
    @sonichuizcool7445 2 місяці тому

    What kind of wristwatch do you have? My girlfriend saw it and i want to secretly get it for her for her recent remission from cancer

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BYFDNG1D/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_92RPVF83E92V2HTF0NER?linkCode=ml2&tag=thebirdsand03-20

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      It’s a garmin fenix! I bought it to run an ultramarathon because it has an amazing battery and has GPS/navigation- I luckily was able to find it on sale at the time. But, Garmin does have lots of different watch options with different capabilities and price ranges 🙂 it was a great upgrade from my old Apple Watch- would recommend! ⌚️

  • @SummerAlleriaWindrunner
    @SummerAlleriaWindrunner 2 місяці тому

    Part two isn't uploaded 😐

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsJG_I1wuvdOg?si=nncVwh1QIOT-SB0P

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      I tried to comment the link for you to find it- hopefully it worked! I uploaded them at the same time 🙂

    • @SummerAlleriaWindrunner
      @SummerAlleriaWindrunner 2 місяці тому

      *ohh my 'bee' it's the video BEFORE the pt 1. They're out of order and I didn't look hard enough lol I saw pt 2 already I just thought the second half would have you finding and marking the queen 😆 Can't wait to see it!

    • @taylordoucette9609
      @taylordoucette9609 2 місяці тому

      @@SummerAlleriaWindrunner omg I did not realize they posted in the wrong order 🤦‍♀️ thank you for flagging that- I’m so new at this 😅 I scheduled them to post at the same time- next time I’ll have to delay part 2 by a few minutes to be sure! Working on the queen marking short right now 🙂 thank you for your comment!

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsRwtXY9eH6CQ?feature=share :)

  • @manyplayz1482
    @manyplayz1482 2 місяці тому

    Epooc paint pen being claimed as safe for animals and bees is funny

  • @Maddy-g2g
    @Maddy-g2g 2 місяці тому

    I wonder how many times she gets stung by bees when it happens

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsRwtXY9eH6CQ?feature=share

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      I may have gotten lucky this time… but let’s just say I’ve definitely had to upgrade to better gloves 😅

  • @SaraSizemore-e2g
    @SaraSizemore-e2g 2 місяці тому

    How long before they lay like months because my friend he raised his own from hatchlings.. isn't it generally like 3 months or something or is it just always determined when they're ready?

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      I think it generally is based on their age! I'm brand new at keeping chickens, so I'm learning as I go. But when I got my first 6 chickens they seemed to all start laying around the same time but I just got 3 new ones, and for some reason my black one is still not laying even though the other two are, and it's been weeks! There must be other factors that determine when they're ready.

  • @SaraSizemore-e2g
    @SaraSizemore-e2g 2 місяці тому

    I only took care of chickens from living with someone as a roommate but it was a brief time maybe a month or two and I've always wondered more about and you very informative thank you for your video❤😮

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment :) they are certainly cute and interesting little birds to get to learn about!

  • @KellJell
    @KellJell 2 місяці тому

    Some chickens have little combs for life and they never grow bigger, so that might not work for all breeds but the color theory is interesting!!!

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      It's funny to see how different each breed of chicken is! My white chickens had large floppy comb since the day I got them. My brown ones have short comb, that only grew slightly by the time they started laying. I definitely want to always keep a variety of different breeds, because it is so fun to see how different they are :)

    • @KellJell
      @KellJell 2 місяці тому

      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead I know right!?! I'm pretty new to this chicken thing, only about 2 years in, but I keep finding all these amazing, adorable, versatile breeds I want someday 😁

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      I had no idea how many breeds there were! I got my first chickens from the local chicken feed store and they asked if I wanted white or brown... lol it wasn't until I joined local poultry Facebook groups that I realized how many different/cool breeds were out there :)

  • @Shitmaster-sv1fy
    @Shitmaster-sv1fy 2 місяці тому

    Poor animals

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      They get homemade sourdough bread, and fresh fruit and veggie scraps regularly :) I promise that they are spoiled, and got lots of treats!

  • @enderbotv1766
    @enderbotv1766 2 місяці тому

    yoo it has 2 faces

  • @amymitchhaubert5171
    @amymitchhaubert5171 2 місяці тому

    😂 🤣 beautiful!

  • @cdk1473
    @cdk1473 2 місяці тому

    😂😂😂

  • @fuccapitalism
    @fuccapitalism 2 місяці тому

    thats a spooky pumpkin!

  • @asumi7522
    @asumi7522 2 місяці тому

    Love it 🥰

  • @Batatkacom
    @Batatkacom 3 місяці тому

    A cardboard box of bees is such a funny image in my head holy gods jtjejdjdhdb

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 2 місяці тому

      I couldn't believe it when this man took a cardboard box out of the passenger seat of his vehicle! lol

  • @izzyf5765
    @izzyf5765 3 місяці тому

    Looks so delicious!! 😍

  • @neurodivergentpixi6736
    @neurodivergentpixi6736 3 місяці тому

    You're like the first ever female apiarist I've seen who works in full gear. All the other women apiarist scoop bees into a new hive bare handed in a tank top. While male apiarists are the ones who go out in full gear.

    • @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead
      @TheBirdsAndBeesHomestead 3 місяці тому

      That’s so interesting, I’ve never noticed that before but now that I think about it- that’s so true! I’m brand new at this, so maybe once I’m more confident, I’ll get more comfortable with less gear. Maybe I’ll also build up some immunity as I get more stings 😅🐝