10 PREPPER ITEMS YOU NEED TO BUY AT DOLLAR TREE
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Here are my favorite 10 survival items you can buy at your local dollar store (mine is Dollar Tree) to include in your home emergency kits.
Best Prepper items at Dollar Tree
- Boxed Milk
- Coconut Milk
- Rice
- Bottled Water
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Vaseline
- Cold Medicine
- Bandaids and Neosporin
- Candles, matches, lighters
- deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush
- Baby wipes
- CANDY
- Zip ties
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You can also use outdoor solar lights. I charged them outside and brought them in at night. I put them in a vase and they helped light the living room and hallway when we were without power for 11 days after a Derecho
amazing idea, thank you
Thank you
That is genius! Thank you❤
Great idea
I was just about to say the same thing. When we had no power for 10 days after Hurricane Ida, those solar lights were awesome
Something else that is great to get from the Dollar Tree, especially if you have kids, is the 25 pack of glow sticks. The kids can wear them as a bracelet and have a constant light source to help them feel safe and you knw where they are.
Plus if you put them in a clear container with water the water magnifies the light making it great for in like the bathroom.
Love the glow sticks I also have them on hand.
That's how we keep track of our kids when we go camping lol
I’m going too give it a try. Thanks for the tip
Didn't know about the water hack gonna try that and yes the kiddos do have glow sticks in their packs. You can also Use the circular ones in the bathroom hang them on a hook behind the door to light the room
Glow stick necklaces are good to put around dog’s necks at cookouts, parties in the dark, etc, so obviously emergencies as well.
There are 101 reasons to be prepared! When covid started and we were all Sheltering in place I did not need to go to the grocery store for 6 weeks because my freezer and Pantry were prepped. In addition, we had a medical emergency this year and I had a family member in the hospital. As a result we had no income coming in the house for a month and a half. That stockpile is what kept us going until we could get help.
Good reason to do that.
Pads are also useful for wound dressing. It's meant to absorb blood after all. Every farmer in my hometown kept pads in their first aid kits.
That makes a lot of sense.
A lot more absorbent and cheaper than gauze
Open it up, leave the plastic wrapper on and wrap it or tie it on.
Also...wrestlers use tampons for nose bleeds
That is one great tip I have never heard ! Thanks for sharing that.
Love the vaseline tip. I keep vaseline with a bag of cotton balls. Put the vaseline on the cotton balls as fire starters.
BRAVO! I love when the "housewife" channels help normalize prepping for emergencies! Seems to wake a whole Lotta people up to what can happen when the mom's start talking. 👏 PS it's emergency preparedness month- I'm sure you can keep this topic rolling
Yes, to keepin' it rollin'!! Indiana housewife here!
Or just stop worrying about what's "normal" 👽
I wouldn’t say she’s a typical housewife but her audience is
@@rinamorgan8795 🤔🤦🏼♀️ missed the point by a Longshot. But okay.
Yes! Lovely to see sensible mums prepping.
I always keep Benadryl in my car because my granddaughter is extremely allergic to peanut butter & she always keeps her Epi-Pen with her. It’s one of those, just in case things. Also we went on a family reunion camping trip a couple of years ago & I decided that we needed a well stocked first aid kit. I included a good supply of things. Just for example, sunscreen, aloe, bug repellent wrist bands, first aid creme, triple antibiotic. I thought of so many things that weren’t in the kit, so I purchased a backpack to hold everything. We had a rustic building we could eat in case of rain. I put in on the first table as you walked in the door & let everyone know thats where it could found. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared. I don’t recall anyone ever saying I wish I hadn’t brought those bandaids, peroxide, etc. Once we got home, anything that had an expiration date, we put into our home supplies & made a list of those items to restock in our first aid supply when we needed it again.
Be careful because the heat from the car could alter the quality of the medicine
I love ordering online for my prepper stuff from Dollar Tree. I just bought a massive box of Name brand bar soap. I picked it up and now we’re set until the rapture with bar soap 😂
I get the whole milk & then I can add some water to stretch it. The tall Jesus candles burn a long time-good value. The Himalayan pink salt 1lb is also a good deal
I otdered a casebof thise from my DT.
That Salt is an Amazing deal, innit?!
We don't have anyone in my family who uses feminine hygiene products on a regular basis but I stock them anyway. I keep them under my son's bathroom sink in case his friends need them. Also, if there is some sort of longer-term event, there is sure to be someone who needs them. In the most cynical but practical sense, they could be useful for bartering if necessary.
Pads are also good for large wounds
Good idea!
They can be used as fire starter as well as cheap stick and lipstick. Tampons are good for bloody noses.
We have a plastic tote full of medical supplies and another full of hygiene.
Dry shampoo is always a good thing to have on hand
I learned the hard way, get UNSCENTED candles. I had such a headache with all the scents.
Me, too!
The boxed milk: My husband and I are empty nesters now. We get the boxed milk by the case, and just have it in the pantry. We also are in hurricane central in Louisiana. So it's a great pantry item, and we use it as we need it. :) Highly recommend it.
Same here. We keep well stocked pantry, including the boxed milk and nonfat dry milk is good for recipes
Years ago I worked in a large grocery store that experienced a power outage. We had flashlights we used to guide customers thru the store and we had hand cranks that enabled us to use the register! Took longer but no one cared! Technology advances aren’t always the best or easy route!
Ann... do NOT fall for that post on here...
Amen
GREAT IDEALS,WEthouht we were now we know
The feminine products are so often forgotten! I have said over the years that you can probably go into any public bathroom around the globe and there are one thing that we females connect at: the feeling of not have what you need when you need it, and probably whoever you meet there will try to help you out if they can. I am known for always being prepared for a catastrophe in any size, and I always have with me extra to share. A friend of me got her period right when a wedding sermon was about to start 😮 She could not go out since the bride was about to get ready. The bathroom was also over the street since it was an old church. I saved the day, and it went okay. No situation on her dress either, thank God !
I have seen some prepper videos and I can agree that it is an forgotten item. I know some use fabric pads and cups, but in a situation it is smart to have something you can trow away, that don’t need to be clean with water to be used again. In a stressful situation our hormones can get of and it can come before and more heavy to, so just stock up 💪🏻
(I know you are secretly correcting my spelling so had to fix a couple, and my excuse is that I am Norwegian 😆 Love from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴)
Yes! It's all well and good to say use a reusable cup. But if you are having to conserve water bc of a natural disaster, I don't want to waste my water rinsing off/washing reusable items. Not saying people shouldn't keep one on hand if they want to. Just that people that keep disposable ones have good reasons
@Dolly Johanne Hello to you and to Norway, I like your comment and don't worry, your English is excellent . 👍 I want to suggest an item that is often forgotten in many prepper videos (this would be especially handy in Norway) : Hand-Warmers ! They are small packets that you snap to activate then put inside gloves or boots . Quite handy if heat goes out or you are outdoors, since it's difficult to do things ( like open bandages) if your fingers are numb . They actually get pretty hot once fully heated, so Please be extra careful if using for children ! I hope this is helpful.
The Dollar Tree by me has Oat Milk! I love adding that Coconut Milk to iced coffee. It has a nice thick consistency like half and half or heavy cream.
Cat milk is important too keep on hand for ur cat in case of health issues
WOW! None of the Dollar Tree stores by me EVER look like this. EVER! They are always a mess, boxes of items in the isle not on the shelf yet, blocking the isle, and things all over. Empty shelves. You are truly lucky.
😂 I was thinking the same thing!
Things you want from Dollar Tree:
Candles, glow sticks, solar lights, lighters, matches
Batteries (they’re not the best, but will work in a pinch)
Vaseline
Feminine products
Small tool kit
Knife/flashlight
Cordage/Zip ties/sewing kit
Sterno copy (usually in party section)
Water bottles (metal if possible)
Metal bowls (check pet section, too)
Food, water, milk
Medicines/bandages
“Magic” towels/toilet paper
Watertight/airtight containers
This is a start. Use redundancy. Also find a plastic tub with lid to store everything, or a large backpack. You may also want to include a shower curtain liner or two, to keep you off of wet ground.
Let me start by saying, this is not criticism...I'm just going to advise on a few things. Being the former owner of an emergency preparedness company taught me a lot so please bear with me as I took the time to learn from the experts in this field: 1.) Boxed milk is NOT good for long-term food storage. It's only good for a year at best. "Long-term" in prepperland means 15+ years. Buy powdered whey instead. 2.) Never store ANY rice except for white rice for long-term. It WILL go rancid within a couple years. 3.) Water will last 5 years at best and that's only if you pretreat it with chlorine ahead of time and not in a clear container. Purchase a long-term water container like WaterBricks, get the best filtered water you can, treat it with a stabilizer, seal them, date them, replace the water every 5 years. 4.) Pain killers need to have an oxygen absorbers and still will last 5 years at best. They will lose their potency starting at the 1 year mark. 5.)Vaseline melted into cotton balls and then wrapped in aluminum foil works better than just Vaseline alone. 6.) Most liquid shampoos and body wash will start to go bad after 2 years. The chemicals in most of them, when separated, can be harmful to your skin. Do not re-mix separated body wash and re-use it. Bar soap is better. Bottom line: Get stocked, stay stocked, use the FIFO method and rotate your stock. Bonus item: Stay stocked on barterable items even if you don't personally use them. Alcohol, cigarettes (think "vises"), tools, duct tape, tarps, wood (for repairs), car maintenance items. This is beyond basic necessities for survival. Think "long term" and not just for the next bad storm.
After 5 or even 10 years, water is still water. if you have water you can always purify it, boil it, or use it to wash things.
Yes, barter items are necessary! Another tip about bartering, though, don’t let people know how much of a certain vice item you have. If an alcoholic knows you have alcohol, they’ll stop at nothing to get it. Same with other drugs or highly sought items. Think of bartering like poker, never show your hand.
If you do have an addiction, now is a good time to quit or at least cut down. Survival and addiction will never work together. Even caffeine addiction can cause problems for people.
Powdered whey or dry milk stored properly will last a long time. You can also use canned condensed milk for quite a few years before it goes bad. Medicine does go bad a lot quicker than anyone thinks. In most cases, it just loses potency, though.
Most medicines will not degrade into harmful chemicals in pill form. Liquid medicines could, especially prescription meds.
Use common sense when it comes to canned foods. A properly sealed can, stored correctly, can last ten years. Any rust, swelling, big dents, pitch it. Cans with pull tops may not last as long, use those first. If you are using an old canned product, look at the condition of the product, smell it, then taste. If anything is off, just throw it out. One other thing, do not store acidic foods like tomatoes or sauerkraut long term. They will dissolve through the can over time.
I have been an extreme couponer for many years so in 2020 during the shortages, I was very minimally impacted. I was blessed to be able to share (not literally, lol) toilet paper with immediate family that couldn’t get any. I will always coupon, be a tight wad, hoard, and constantly be a prepper.
Me, too! I was able to share toilet paper and disinfecting wipes with my neighbor who could not get any.
Where do you find coupons since newspaper are pretty much not a thing anymore?
Last week my apartment's water was shut off in the morning. Luckily I literally had those Crystal Geyser waters in my emergency kit, so I could wash my face, brush my teeth, and prepare breakfast.
We had a water boil emergency a couple of weeks ago for a few days which is a pain. I keep a 5-gallon jug of filtered water as well as 5 gallons of purified water on hand all the time and at least a dozen bottles of water in the refrigerator, so I only boiled water to wash a few dishes. I do have a water filter on my shower, so I felt a little better taking a shower.
Having a urban survival kit in your car is key. Feminine products, extra leggings, a roll of tp, water, shelf stable snacks, first aid.....
Good idea. Even though I am older and at home most of the time, I still keep several backpacks in my car: one has extra clothes for cold and warm weather, another is a 3-day bug out bag with emergency essentials and a first aid kit, and the other has a blanket, clean sheet and towels, travel pillow, and tarp.
Water storage is 1 gallon/person/PER DAY and to have 2 weeks worth. Because 1) you forget about brushing teeth, cleaning dishes, etc water uses, & 2) depending on how bad the problem & how bad the infrastructure it can take a long time to get up & running again
Everyone living in Florida should watch this! So helpful . When we get hurricanes, people rush to the store and buy everything out. Always best to keep storm kit stocked ahead of when supplies get low . Great video!
First Aid: add raw honey to that. For me, it's worked better than Neosporin, and my Vet said they use it on incisions after surgery. Seriously it works.
You can actually get bandaids with manuka honey in the pad. I am allergic to Neosporin, and it works beautifully.
The Dermasol Lotion is the cat's 🐈 Meow. I have been using it for about 20 years. You have described my hurricane kit in this video 💗. P. S. Don't forget to stock up on pet food
Great reminder about Pet Food ! also, be sure to factor in how much bottled water to stock up on for each pet 🐕 🐈 . I want to add : It is REALLY IMPORTANT to have a " PET " FIRST AID KIT ! Our fur-babies can get sick or injured ( at any time ) and even though you can order many things online , some times even overnight shipping is too late ! However, in a natural disaster , you may not be able to even find , or get to, a veterinarian ! So Research and Stock Up NOW . oh, and you can attach those glow sticks to a pet's collar / leash 🐕 🐈 to help keep track of them if the power is out . Also, makes them more visible in nighttime walks ! One more thing ; keep a tag on them with your 🤳 Phone # and address, if they are lost, a Good Samaritan will be able to reunite you and your pet . Having them 'micro-chipped ' is not going to help if animal shelters / veterinarians are not accessible during natural disasters ! Remember, pets get "spooked" and could hide or bolt { we just had an earthquake here in Northern California! ) Having your pets safe and with you is very calming , for your kids & you . Hope my suggestions helped . Just want to add : PLEASE , check on OLDER / DISABLED relatives / neighbors. Might be nice to make an emergency bag/box for them, as well ! 👍
@@wordgirl6267 I'm so glad that our hurricane shelter is the next block over from meband you can take your pets.
I always had 2-3 dogs, so I kept 2 first aid kits for them (one in the house and one in the car). I also kept a rolling backpack with bug out supplies for them with copy of vet records, dry food (rotated) and a few cans of food, lighted leashes and collars, towels, etc. I kept a large canvas crate and tie outs in my trunk, too. I keep 5-6 gallon jugs of filtered water on hand (rotate) to be able to grab in a hurry. They all were microchipped and had collars with tags with their name, address and phone number. Normally, I over prepare, but it makes me feel better.
@@wordgirl6267I think this comment needs to be pinned to the top of the comment section....very important info for pet owners.
Absolutely second your tip about the babywipes! I still have an infant, but even when the last babe is grown I will keep these on hand - they are wildly convenient for everything!
Thanks for another brilliant video, Christine! God bless you and yours ☀️
I keep a pack of these in my car CONSISTENTLY. These are the best deal and the best thing to have on hand, in the car, wether you have kids or not. 100%
Hand sanitizer is also an amazing firestarter.
I lived in Miami when Hurricane Andrew hit. It shocked me how many people only have electric can openers. Some places were without power for months. So manual can openers were one of the things we were collecting. Now many things have the pop tab openings but not all.
I don't even own an electric can opener. Just my manual.
Agree! I lived in Islamorada when Katrina hit!
It's funny to read that as I always kept a manual one in my house and in my car. A few weeks ago my neighbor sent me a text asking if I had one as her electric one broke. I gave mine to her and bought another at the Dollar Tree.
I lived in Broward county when Andrew hit, we sent as many manual can openers as we could find to Dade, your welcome !!
When you get a manual can opener, make it a good one, though. The cheap ones are not going to do it. I recommend a heavy duty OXO can opener. Any of the more expensive brands are pretty good, though.
Hey Christine! Dollar tree carried 5-hour emergency candles! It’s a multipack :)
I have been looking for those and I haven't seen them in a very long time at my Dollar tree
Yep, after the great TP shortage of 2020 nobody wants to be short of anything they need! I've always bought a little bit ahead but I'm doing a little bit more of that and living in the midwest where blizzards and tornadoes do occur, having a small stockpile of essentials is just a smart thing to do. I actually tried that shelf stable milk that you showed and it was really good. I chilled it in the fridge and put it on cereal and it was really good. I was concerned it was going to taste like powdered milk but it didn't. It was great when I ran out of milk and wasn't ready to put in a grocery order. It got me by for several days as a one person household. I've also found some good deals on Softsoap brand liquid soap at Dollar Tree and bought several. Soap and water is a great basic thing to keep yourself clean and also to clean up after a natural disaster or if you have a cut or scrape it's always good to be able to wash it out thoroughly with some good soap. My next purchase for disaster prep is a generator which is definitely not available at my Dollar Tree but after having had to dump a refrigerator and a freezer full of food after losing power for 3 and 1/2 days, I don't want to go through that again. Thanks Christine!
I think so many people overuse toilet paper and stock for a year supply when shtf, literally 🤣🤣🤣! Cheap toilet paper of poor quality NEVER saves you money because you’ll use twice as much of it too. I’ve always been a bargain shopper and look for value plus quality.
@@wardrobelion life is too short for bad TP! Reasonable back up supplies is smart for households but some overdo it. I wonder how much actually goes to waste because people have it and then don't use it.
@@silviamagda most U.S. milk is good for one to two weeks. If you buy organic milk, it is often good for a month or s bit longer.
The package of food safety gloves (100 gloves = 50 pairs one size for most) and shoe covers (12 pairs) are also good prep items from the Dollar Tree.
Great idea. I keep a pack of those gloves in my car, so I will add shoe covers.
Always have these on hand for cleaning and cooking, ect
Always have cold and flu mds and pain and fever reducers on hand , also stomach mds like pepto bismol and Imodium also
i agree with the feminine products we was on holiday in ireland i was 14 we was staying at our 70 year old family home and my period started my dad had to borrow her car to take me to the only little shop that was open i felt so embraced 😊
I love the boxed milk from DT! I try to always have some as backup incase we run out of the other. It has saved my family so many times! We even drink it plain. The difference in taste (if there really is any) is barely noticeable. We live about 15 miles from town, so it's impossible to make a quick trip to the store. Nothing is more aggravating than starting to bake/cook something that needs milk and not noticing until halfway through!
I freeze milk in drink bottles for later use in cooking. That way I always have milk. Just take bottle a day ahead and put in frig. Tastes same after being frozen. Also use the box milk and almond milk.
@@robinholbrook8296 My dad will buy a bunch of milk on sale and deep freeze a whole gallon. I've drank it. It tastes fine.
@@robinholbrook8296 I also freeze milk, but in ice cube trays and then put the cubes in ziploc freezer bags so the milk thaws faster when I need it.
I always keep cans of evaporated milk - as I do not drink milk - occasionally, almond milk, but for cooking, I use evaporated milk, & depending on how much remains either use in my coffee, in scrambled eggs, or freeze. The smaller boxed milk though is a great idea - thanks! Enjoy your day!
@@G_Robb yeah...I've done that lots of times....tastes exactly the same
Sanitary pads are good if you had a bloody cut or severe injury.
Another very important reason is simply get it while you can still afford it! Great video!
Just started watching and I was going to say the boxed milks. So glad you mentioned them, they’re my faves. Actually, the almond milk is cheaper than most grocery stores if my math is right. One of my local Dollar Tree stores, even has oat milk now!
I went online at my local DT and ordered a case!
It's amazing to have non food ideas. Vaseline is something I wouldn't have thought of! But if you have a cotton tampon and Vaseline, you can have an emergency fire in no time!
Really? I had no idea!
@@agirly1503 yes remove the tampon from the applicator, fluff it out, coat in Vaseline and light it then you can add dry leaves and twigs as needed
You can also use lipstick chopstick lip balm any of that because it has a oil in it if you don't have the Vaseline and pretty much anything that has alcohol in it that isn't wet you can use as a fire starter. Also if you have a lighter and a can of hairspray you can make a torch and start your fire just saying. Dryer lint is also another thing that's great for a fire starter.
@@jamiecotant6124 thank you!
I make fire starters with sawdust, vaseline and dryer lint and keep in ziploc bag.
Wintergreen lifesavers....if you get in a dark room and crush it with your mouth open (I know but) they "spark" kinda cool thing to have and help with something different and fun.
Pencils, pens, paper for keeping notes and crayons for entertaining little ones! Another thing I grabbed a couple of in the same aisle are those full sheet-sized fresnel lenses--I think they are 5x7 or bigger. The kind people use to help read fine print. They're flexible, don't break, and if you've got sunlight they are very effective fire starters
Do they have those full size magnifying sheets at Dollar Tree? My father in law is needing one.
In the last month we had a boil water alert and a week of no power. I like these ideas just for those reasons. Not planning for Armageddon, just keeping my family comfortable and cared for
That’s what people don’t think of. It’s not just the big disasters to prep for, it’s also the smaller ones, a bad storm, power outages, citywide water contamination, or even the past lockdown. Having a store will give you peace of mind, and it’s one less thing to worry about when everything else is falling apart.
One thing to keep in mind as well is that if there's a widespread power outage, your stores won't be able to sell you anything unless they are super old school. No electricity at the stores means all the refrigerated and frozen stuff is rotten, no lights to see to get around, and no electricity to run the registers or card machines. ALSO, and maybe more importantly, the gas pumps run on electricity. If you need gas for your generator and car, you'd best have it on hand because you won't be able to get any if the outage is widespread and not isolated to your neighborhood or house.
I experienced this in 2003 when there was that huge power outage. I realized I didn't have any batteries for my portable stereo (which took like, six or eight C or D batteries), so I couldn't even listen to the news on the radio. I ran down to the supermarket, which still had light and power because of generators, but indeed the card machines were all down and they were only accepting cash, which I fortunately had on hand, and was able to buy two big packs of batteries.
You might not be able to use your debit or credit card either. A good reason to carry a bit of cash.
hand crank Radios now come with USB ports for keeping your phones and other portable electronics running. i just got a crazy Idea. my friend does small business on the side and he's got a card reader attachment on his phone. I wonder; if he had cash on hand, He could perhaps make purchases for people and they could still pay him so long as he's got power to his phone.
@@Metqa When the power goes out, the problem with card purchases isn't that the card reader machines are down, but rather the electronic networks that process those transactions. In 2003, during the massive blackout in the NE United States and parts of Canada, cell phones weren't working not because they lacked power, but because cell phone towers couldn't operate.
@@Olive_O_Sudden I see. Thanks for explaining a power outage much bigger than I've ever experienced. I guess I've only been in local out- of- the-ordinary weather induced outages that didn't affect quite large areas such that we still had phone access by cell and landlines. Well, it was worth a thought and perhaps could still work if its not as big an outage as those you mention.
Great to see someone recommending matches and lighters.
Non smokers always seem to overlook these items.
Vital if you have to light candles, fires, stoves and camping stoves.
I buy the little containers of coconut oil all the time. Great for cooking and beauty care. Better than any lotion for dry skin.
I buy socks all the time and tea especially chamomile and pepper mint is quite a savings.
Emergency deodorant tip: Zinc oxide mineral sunscreen or zinc oxide baby cream. Ideally unscented and with as few ingredients as possible to minimize chances of irritating sensitive skin. Can also be used in the groin creases and between butt cheeks to prevent odor from sweating.
The feminine product are good for first aid too! Cuts and abrasions that are too big for band-aids just put over area and use whatever to tie it in place! Great to keep in the car for same reason!
I have to say, I'm a natural stocker (aka bulk buyer, aka hoarder) bc I don't like buying regularly, and I prefer stocking up during sales. So, the panic buying didn't really affect me. I already had a 25 lb bag of rice, TP, extra hygiene, batteries/flashlights, etc. The only things I didn't have were perishables, so shelf stable milk would have been good, and cold meds (but we didn't get sick, thankfully). Thanks for the ideas! I also have lots of pasta, soup & ramen in my storage!
Blue tarps, bungee cords, cordage, twine for water catchment, shelter, ground cover to protect sleeping bag.
Thanks for the list! I grab most of these every 4 weeks. The milk- huge find! I buy a few to keep in the cellar every time along with my dried milk.
Dollar tree is great. Just having a couple of extra bags of rice and beans is great to improve your pantry. In addition to keeping a spare pad/tampon in your purse, it's also a good idea to keep a couple of bandaids and alcohol wipes in there for minor scrapes.
Yes and boxed milk works great for Mac and cheese
Hooray for thinking about the period necessities! You're so right they are ignored in the list of essentials for an emergency kit! I use period undies these days but always have pads and tampons in my house and my bag in case I run into a panicked person who needs them!
I am past the age for needing period products, but I keep pads and tampons on hand in my home and in my car in case I run into someone who needs them or a granddaughter who occasionally is visiting.
Boxed milk was perfect for a recent vacation 1 hour from any grocery store! Love the content keep up the great work.
I do the same thing. Great for traveling as they don't need to be kept cool unless they are opened
Waterproof tote bag of any kind and I have my items in a plastic tote. With extra beach bags so it’s not too heavy. I have been through two hurricanes in Fl. I also have clothes packed for each person.
Good morning Frugal Fit Mom. It's amazing what you can still find at Dollar Tree. Have a wonderful weekend - full of family and food.
I’m a little bit of a prepper, my husband, not so much. Just last night I was trying to explain to him how important it is to at least have one extra of an oft used item on the shelf at all times. For instance, who wants to run out of mayonnaise in the middle of making chicken salad sandwiches because we didn’t get a bottle of mayo after one was opened? It’s just optimal to have that sort of thing on the shelf ready to go. 😉 I’m just sayin’. Thanks for sharing this today. I was unaware that some of these items were available at the dollar store.
Lamie tell your husband your going to have a list of last things...meaning you just opened the last one. Whenever you go shopping and ruin across it on sale you save money putting it on your shelve.
Luckily my husband is okay with my prepping. And it saves us a lot of money. We make a list of the things that we need it's usually perishable food. Then I look at the ads at the stores we're going to and see what's on sale for things that we use all the time. And that's how we buy our groceries every week. Now that inflation has really hit us I'm so glad that I have stuff on the Shelf to use and don't have to pay the outrageous prices at the store. I still continue to shop for the things on sale. And it's really nice not running out of stuff when you need it.
Mine really got on board when we lost power and I had everything ready to go!
@@rachaelsupadventures the funny thing is that my husband does let me get stuff, he just rolls his eyes and shakes his head thinking I’m going overboard. I absolutely love getting bulk food from my local WinCo foods as we can. All in all he is a pretty good sport about things.
@@jonicabeird4657 that’s the best feeling, when something happens and your preps are needed, or even when nothing catastrophic happens and something you got as a prep is needed. Those are the best, I told you so’s that can happen. 😁
@@LamiaFox I am so glad to hear that. We have a Winco here locally too! It is about 3 minutes drive from my house. I love winco's bulk section. There are so many things you can stock up on for next to nothing it feels like. I buy all my spices there. and a bunch of other stuff.
The emergency candles from DT are great. Our power went off once, but we had a gas hot water heater, so we were still able to take hot showers. Our bathroom was lit up with about 6 candles. Lol. But it was bright. I probably could have read a book comfortably with all the light they put out.
Went to one of my dollar tree yesterday in the freezer section got bunch of Mark downs. So good price.
Thanks for all the ideas, every little bit helps. I have started going to the Dollar stores in my area more often now. It really is amazing the deals you can find there. Keep it up! I love all your videos.
We've been stashing away alot of that milk along with powdered milk too! We taste-tested it too and flavor is muy bueno!!!!!
I love watching these prepper trips to the dollar stores. Every one has a different focus depending on the presenters' experiences. Thanks so much.
One thing I didn't hear was shower curtain liners. I keep them stashed in the car and all over. They are great as disposable mini tarps; rain ponchos, ground covers, with so many other uses.
The milk shelf stable soooo great!!! Thank you !
Can I just say I love this channel? My husband and his parents and probably their parents would give you an Amen. I wasn’t brought up to think this way. Covid changed it all (my husband had already prepared thankfully) so it’s all been a learning experience for me. Appreciate all the information and tips!
Some people say prepping is crazy. And in some cases, some people may take it too far. But, depending on where you live and what problems could arise, it's good to have a fall back. Of course one is supposed to rotate out stock and then replenish what they used. I live in an area where many didn't have power for about a month after a hurricane. (Which happened 3 hours away). Some people were struggling for clean water and food that was easy to make and eat.
You you care about your family, you will always have emergency items on hand including food…
Not a Dollar Tree thing, but FLYLADY suggests always having at least a half tank of gas in your car. Consider Half to be Empty, and fill up when you can. That way, you can get out of dodge without having to wait in lines with others for fuel. When the Guano hits the Gills, You can start travel sooner and drive out to somewhere less hectic and more safe safety before absolutely having to stop for fuel. Also, Someone suggested, and I dont' know if it's true, but that you'd also be less affected by "bad gas" if you've already got some good gas in your tank?
I have always done that as I live in the South and we are subjected to hurricanes. I also keep extra clothes, a 72 hour emergency bag, first aid kit, and other items in my trunk.
It's a great idea for cold weather driving, too.
We use the shelf milk for camping! Love them
Dollar tree is the first place I look for any bargains. Work my way up the stores.
Yes! The period products for the win! 👍
That milk is fabulous. I also keep powdered milk. Great for pancakes and cooking if not so much for drinking (we aren't much on milk drinking [no little kids here]). I have not seen the coconut or almond milk--good to know and look for it.
I always buy the boxed milk. Your Dollar Tree looks amazing. Ours is always a disaster. It looks like it was rand-sacked. I still get items there.
Sanitary napkins are also good for injuries that break the skin. Sanitary, absorbent. I learned that after my fil had heart surgery and they used them to absorb seepage without worrying more about infection. Easy to remove and replace as well. Doesn't injure the skin the way tape can.
Menstral cup, never by feminine Hygiene products again. Most amazing purchase I ever made. No huge packing supplies and no menstral smell. Simply like not having a period. Empty every couple hrs can hold 5 tampons.
Superglue - can be used to seal skin over gaping wounds. That's what it was originally developed for by the military.
Feeling down? Doc Christine prescribes good ol’ candy for your woes. 🤣
Hi! Just wanted to say that I love watching your videos! A while back I stumbled across one of your videos when I was searching Dollar Tree organizing hacks. Then I went to your first video and started binge watching. Lol. I'm still on the ones from 2020. I usually watch on my tv at home so I can't comment then. I'm out of town for work, on my phone so I just thought I'd say thanks! I've learned so much from you. Your family is amazing. You are my favorite reality show to watch now! 🤣
Cotton balls! Rub cotton balls in Vaseline for fires. I can never ever find shelf stable whole milk 🤨. I just can't do almond milk or 1%. Great tips!
Keep trying …it took a couple of years for dollar tree to get whole milk back in. I used to buy 3packs of the juice box size because I don’t drink much milk, and I still haven’t seen this back in dollar tree yet. You can even order online with them but I think it’s by the case only.
@@wardrobelion nothing wrong with having a case😉 thanks
mine had rechargeable landscape lights for $1.25. I bought 20. I've been charging two and bringing them in the house at night, reminding myself what a great pick up that was.
SOLAR YARD LIGHTS and the clothes line. We had no power for 10 days last year after Ida came through. The solar sick lights were perfect. But o had to use a ratchet strap between two shepherds crooks to hang laundry. Bought a bunch of clothesline for my hurricane box!
I have a clothesline between 2 posts on my back porch. I need to use it more with cost increases to save money.
I got lucky. The house I bought has one of the clothesline poles in the backyard, and I use it all the time in the summer to save money or trips to the laundromat. Learning how to hand wash is always a useful skill. A bar of the Zote soap or Fels-Naptha lasts a long time, too.
If you can’t find that, the yellow Dial bar soap will also work. I prefer bar soap to liquid because it’s easier to transport, and saves space in your pack.
That’s one thing you really do have to plan for, space. There’s only so much you can work with in your pack, in your car, even your house.
It’s nice to have plenty of supplies on hand, but to be able to pack and transport supplies quickly to another place can be a chore.
A good idea is to watch the news. If things really start going south, you may want to pack up your vehicle quickly, and as secretly as possible. Every bit of space needs to be used properly. Keep at least a half tank of gas in your car on a regular basis. Consider buying a vehicle with the storage space you need, like a van or SUV. Plan where you want to go. Learn at least three different paths to your destination.
If you are going to move in with family or friends in the country, discuss it with them beforehand, let them know what you can offer. Your supply pack and skill set will go a long way in sustaining your group. Learn things now. How to knit, crochet, sew. How to cook and bake on an open fire. Keep a full tackle box, keep a good knife sharpener. The more you know, the more valuable you will be. The main thing is to be able to think outside the box and improvise.
My dear lady, I LOVE your channel, and I’m crazy about your prep vids. Cannot thank you enough. Hope you and your family are all well. Don’t know why, but I think the UA-cam algorithm’s working to bury anything preparedness or survival related of late really bad because I was getting tons of your vids and liking like mad then all the sudden since this past summer (which in my defense I had the roughest summer in a decade with an ugly surgery I’m still not fully right from) so I’ve been missing your stuff lately. Thank you again. Oh and heads up I did some testing (I don’t run a channel so I don’t have vid of it) of the long lighters from dollar tree, dollar general and the traditional long bic lighters from the grocery stores, heads up the bic is a VASTLY superior product imo.
Great advise. What about the Himalayan pink salt and baking soda. Multi uses. Push button LED lights need batteries but last a long time.
Good list from an affordable store! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for sharing 😊. Good wisdom, especially starting a fire with a tampon and Vaseline. 🔥
your prepper videos are the best i've seen for families. so many times preppers forget the humanity of children and needing things speciically for them. and women during hard times? yeah ive not seen anyone (yet) make a prepper video with pads!
I'm always prepared for everything. I have long storage pantry, freezer food, batteries, candles, medicine etc. I was rise that way and I can't function without backups. My husband once said that I had a backup to a backup :)
They also have those little fire starter things in the metal tins, if you can ever find them.
I have a bunch of crowns. My dentist told me not to buy the glue they sell at the drugstore because most people end up gluing it in wrong and he has a difficult time getting it out without damaging it. He said the solution was to put a small bit of Vaseline on it and pop it back in your mouth. I lost a crown while on a trip and I used this trick for over a week. I didn’t even notice it in my mouth and enjoyed some delicious meals. At night I would take it out so I wouldn’t swallow the sucker. Another time it was three days before I could get an appointment with my dentist and again I used the Vaseline. You do not taste it. I always have a miniature jar in my purse with it
Yes to the feminine products! I currently don't have cycles but I still have a box around for my any female around!
Thank you for your video! I'm so glad I don't need any feminine hygiene products anymore!! :-) but they would be good for first aid if needed
Christine and family have a great weekend have fun thanks from Oklahoma
I love dollar tree milk and rice! And if I can get water cheap, well yes! Thanks for the suggestions. Will screenshot!
Love your info and the fact you aren't making a big to-do while you video tape. Thanks!
Fantastic video! Thank you! ♥️
Heck, forget the kids! We adults need that chocolate. :) I love DT for so much. I buy candy, spices, first aid items. It is good for so much. I also like to make little "kits" for Christmas gifts. Car kits are cheap when you go to DT. Thanks for the video!
You can get the long match lighters at Wal-Mart cheaper. The Ozark Trail ones in the camping department are only 84 cents, or they were the last time I bought them.
I should definitely pick up some boxed milk; I always forget about it. Great ideas!
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I do, too, so I will make a note to myself to do that.
Yes!! I bought some dollar store milk for my long term food storage!
I love Dollar Tree!! Thanks Christine. ❤Newark NewJersey ❤
Great suggestions! You’ll be glad to know I have most of the items you suggested,! Great minds think alike.
Batteries! Don't forget the batteries at the dollar store. Great to add these to each backpack/ emergency bag vehicle etc... use the good (expensive) ones in your daily life. Get the cheap ones for stashing in all those bags and whatnots
I'm Canadian and we have Dollar Tree but it's slightly different. The number of items in the US stores is DRASTICALLY higher. I ALWAYS stock up on bandaids, benadryl, acetominophen, ibuprofen and cough and cold when I'm there. It blows my mind why anyone would buy them anywhere else!!
Great video!
Definitely with you on the feminine hygiene stuff. When she comes, she comes! And she doesn't care if the roof of your house just got torn off or the car's floating away!
I'd also add napkins. Easier to store than rolls of tp and sometimes less expensive.