I feel stock piles are like having insurance. You have food when weather is bad and you don't want to get out in the rain, cold, ice etc. Also if you buy on sale you save a bit more and it probably won't be getting any cheaper. It saves on gas getting to the store because you don't have to go as often. Thanks for sharing your stock pile ideas, have a Blessed day.
@@annafiorentin7120 you buy what you actually eat and you rotate forward older dates. With canned and dry goods you often get a 4 year lead-way and they honestly last way longer than that!
We are seniors with health problems. I have stopped spending at $400.00 a month on grocery shopping. It is now well under $200.00. Stocking up helps with making what we feel like eating. Buy ham without bone fully cooked for under $20.00 for adding to meals like beans, soups, scrambled eggs or omelets, etc. Walmart is the place to shop.
Toothpaste for burns. It works even better than ice! Slather White Toothpaste immediately on the burn to stop the pain in a few minutes and stop the burn from going deeper. A must have!
We stock pile baking items, I thought I was out of chocolate chips until I cleaned out our chest freezer, I found 10 bags of chocolate chips, 2 bags of butterscotch chips, 4 white chocolate chips, and a bag of cinnamon chips. So as a nice treat made chocolate chip cookies, and butterscotch bars. I was amazed at what I found buried in the corner under the frozen basket. 😂
That is the best thing to discover! 😍 I love it! I stockpile baking things too...especially chocolate chips. I feel a bit panicky when I have less than 6 bags of chocolate chips remaining. I try to have 3 of the big bags from Sam's (equal to 18 regular bags) on hand at all times. I always need to be ready to bake! 😊
@@annafiorentin7120 Before trashing out of "best use dates" ask if your friends and neighbors want them. The USDA states canned goods last years past the date which is why there are no "expiration dates" anymore.
@@bettyir4302 If I do not eat outdated stuff why would I want to give it to anybody else to eat. There is an expiration date on things for a reason. No I do not eat expired food.
This is the first time I’ve watched your videos, so forgive me if you have covered this before. You can pressure can dry beans and have a stockpile of canned beans in your pantry for much cheaper than store bought. The ratio is 1 cup per quart, and 1/2 cup per pint. Leave about 1 inch head space. Can quarts 1:30, and pints 1:15. You can add salt as well. 1 tsp per quart, and 1/2 tsp per pint. With a large family, I use the quart jars most frequently, however, two of mine just left for college and the two oldest have moved out, so I’m down to just two children in the house! I have to learn to cook small again….or eat a lot of leftovers, lol.
Dry canning beans is neither recommended nor an approved method. Always check the USDA, NHCFP or Ball canning books for the scientifically proven & safe methods.
You are so right and you give great insight to stockpiling! It saves so much money when you get those deals that last. I agree you should have things / ingredients that you don’t have to make out and out! Face it sometimes it is easier for whatever reason to have it on hand! Also by shopping in the long run you do save money that can be elsewhere! Also you can shop faster when you’re stocked up and catch sales!! The longer it takes you in a store the more likely you are going to pick up unnecessary! Love your videos!
That is true! The longer you spend in the store, the more money you spend. It's another perk to doing a pick up order on occasion so I am not tempted with other purchases. And yes! I love having a stockpile so I can have some weeks where I just shop the sales. 😊 Thanks, Jackie! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. I love having you here to chime in! 😍
Very informative and excellent delivery. Tuna Fish, chili, assortment of beans including refried, chicken noodle soups but variety of canned and packaged dried soups. Laundry soap dish soap, body wash, bleach, vinegar, hair products, toothpaste, mouth wash, candles, batteries, light bulbs, and lighters
A few months back, an algorithm suggestion put your channel in my feed and it was a great fit. Prices are much higher in CA but I still find your tips helpful and the heads-up from your shopping trips are useful. 😊
I am so glad my videos have been helpful for you - yes, even with the dramatic price differences. Kudos to you for shopping on a budget with California prices! That is an accomplishment indeed! 👏
Pumpkin cake is a spice cake mix and a small can of condenced pumpkin. Follow the directions on the cake mix, add the pumpkin, bake until a butter knife stuck in the middle comes out clean. Let cool thoroughly before putting in the fridge to be stored, or it will get soggy on the bottom.
That is a very good point. My Walmart must be pretty careful because I don't ever remember a dented can in my pick up order. But yes, it is definitely worth paying attention to and using any dented cans right away rather than stockpiling!
When you get dented cans you can go to your order and there is a place to report it. They will give you the product for free. This was the policy about a year ago when this happened to me.
The Dollar Tree in my area carries those Suave Shampoos and Conditioners (same that is shown) for only $1.25 each. Body Washes are the same price. They have a great selection.
I will have to look! At our Dollar Tree, the Suave was the smaller bottles for $1.25 but maybe that changed! I will definitely have to check. Thanks for that tip!
My dollar tree also has a foaming hand soap 1.25 that compares well to bath and body unless you prefer to make your own. I do both but this is very cheap and well worth it
@@arleneporter2317 I will have to look next time for foaming hand soap! I usually make my own but can always use another foaming container or two to refill!
I just went through my cabinets and pulled what we werent eating and made a list of what we needed. Im do glad you posted this! 100 dollars can still get a decent amount of things. I like stocking up if i can before it get too cold out especially with little ones. Great video ❤
Great idea, Jennifer! I love that you personalized your list to what your family is eating. So smart, and exactly what everyone should do. And I completely agree about the cold weather. I don't shop nearly as much in the winter - especially with little ones! It's a Northern Mom thing! 😉❤
@@jenniferjones1840 I hear you! I think your Illinois winters may be worse than our Indiana ones! 🌨 Here's to shopping less and staying home more once the snow starts! All the more reason to keep stocking up now! 😉
For baking, its good to have yeast on hand. I've heard the drought this year will effect tomatoes and pumpkin this fall. Also a good idea to have at least two extra manual can openers on hand.
Oh dear. Thanks for the heads up because I really need to restock my canned pumpkin! And yes, I always keep extra yeast in my freezer because I bake A LOT!
Great info. In addition to what you listed, we stockpile canned meat (ie tuna, chicken, salmon). These are great for a quick lunch, or to add to soup or a casserole. You can save even more money on that cooking spray by purchasing a spray bottle (Amazon) and refilling with your oil of choice. You’re essentially paying for compressed air.
i make homemade buttermilk biscuits, so i had a shop today and restocked on my self rising flour 15 pounds 1 container of buttermilk powder. restocked peanutbutter and J. restocked 6 packs of margarine (sticks) 10 pounds of potatoes 5 pounds sweetpotato 3 pounds sweet onions 3 pounds of carrots all these items were 1st in the cart.😊😊 we shop monthly to get it done and stay out of the store except for fresh fruits.
All great additions! Especially with teenagers! I have 4 kids under the age of 10 right now but know I will be stocking up even more in a couple years! 😁
@@greenfoxgaming6721 Awww. Thank you so much for taking the time to chime in! That means I must be doing something right here, and I am so glad you think so too! 🥰
Great haul! Thank you for your video! It's so wise to have extra food on hand. Another reason to have canned beans on hand instead of dry is incase of sickness or natural disaster you probably wont feel like cooking and it's so easy to pop open a can of beans or any other canned food item for that matter and just eat if need be. I personally like to go inside the store as opposed to pick up because I don't trust the workers to not give me dented cans lol.
Thank you! And good points! It is easy to eat canned foods when you don't have access / time to prepare food! And I totally get it about going into the store. I am with you! Most of the time I prefer picking out my own cans as well. Thankfully, my Walmart must be more careful than others because I don't ever remember getting a dented can. And I am truly thankful for that!
Dry beans are the easiest quickest thing to pressure can and soooo cheap. Add seasonings for ranch beans for a real special treat and an even bigger money saver. 😉 walmart pickup really helps take the shopping drudgery out. Our store is super good at picking everything including cans.
I really need to try canning beans soon. And yes! I actually like grocery shopping but there are busy weeks and times when pick up is such a help for me too!
The only thing I see here that I cannot compromise on is the Ketchup. The great value has a weird taste to me and my family and we have tried to use it anyway but we cannot stand it. So we stick with Heinz. Everything else we have tried and are doable. No hate, just making a comment. Thank you for the video.
Note: I buy small containers of spices since the large ones once opened can lose their flavor within about six months. If it's something you use a lot of, then the larger containers make sense.
I like to buy beans in bulk and pressure can them. I also like to pressure can beef (as chunks of roast, ground beef, and meatballs) and chicken (whole legs and thighs with sin removed). And of course: home-canned bone broth. I buy spices in bulk from Azure ... I switched to their spices about 20 years ago and never looked back. Very high quality and much cheaper in bulk. To keep fresh, I vacuum seal extras in mason jars. I could talk all day about food storage and prepping! I'm trying to get a pantry video posted. ❤ Joanne in SW MO
One of these days, I am going to try placing an order from Azure because I do hear good things about them! I need to give canning beans and meat a try as well. I just haven't gotten there yet...but I would love to! Here's to storing up food for our families together! ♥
@@joyfullythriving :) Azure is wonderful ... in my opinion. I've been so thankful for their service and high quality food over the years. And once you start canning beans and meat you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner!!! It's a blessing to do it yourself :) :)
Yes! I have definitely done this before. You are right, it does change the texture slightly but it works! I have also made my own brown sugar by mixing white sugar and molasses. But it's just so much simpler for me to buy brown sugar for all my baking!
Thks. I have found that the GV soups are good to for most part. I am a Campbells gal. I do tho, insist of CAMPBELL TOMATO soup. I like to stock my pantry also. Its time.......
Everyone has their own brand loyalty and in my opinion, it's better to go ahead and buy those name brands you prefer rather than waste money on generics you don't eat. And vice versa, when you find generics you like...go for it! Good luck stocking up!
Great job, I’m pressed at how many items you got for $100. You reminded me that I seen a bag of chocolate chips today, that I had previously bought, for $9.99 now! I need to grab me a few bags elsewhere before they go up more… thank you.
I was pleased too, and thought it a good reminder that we can still stretch a $100 to stock up. And YES! Definitely grab chocolate chips. Even since JUST filming this video, the chocolate chips at Walmart already jumped up to $2.97! 😳
@@joyfullythriving so, I just picked some up at Trader Joe’s here in CA and they have gone up $1.30, they use to be $2.99 each. Glad I got some before they go up any more…😳😳 thanks again!
Hello! We share a lot of stock pile similarities! But I do watch for coffee sales and deals (need it and the price keeps rising!) Thinking of our winter power outages, I always have triscuits to go with the peanut butter and the kind of cereal, like Cheerios, that my little ones can eat dry. I also like the keep some canned and powdered milks on the shelves for baking and “just in case.” I love your channel. Your energy and clarity are welcome!
Yay for stockpiling similarities! We absolutely LOVE Triscuits in our house too, but have never tried them with peanut butter! Normally we do Triscuits plain or with cheese. I will have to try that with pb. I have powdered milk on my shelves too - just in case. And yes! Watching for sales and deals is the way I typically build and replenish my stockpile too. It helps fight the inflation of all these rising prices, that just keep creeping up. Thank you for joining me here and chiming in! ❤
We just used a packet of taco seasoning from Aldi and it was so good! We used it in different ways. With those dipping chips (tostilla?), fritos mixed in, taco cheese mixed in, burritos, tacos. We fried hamburger. Put in a jar of Aldi salsa, onions, kidney beans, corn on cob that was leftover, and wow. So good. Did it in the crockpot all day. We ate that for three days it was so good and we never do that. The fritos or tostillas were added in at the end.
That does sound good! 😍 I have been impressed with Aldi's taco seasoning too. I think it has a really good flavor! Glad you got some easy and enjoyable meals as a result! 🙌
The Aldi one is our favorite too! And its so affordable. I usually grab like 10 packets every trip. We make chicken quesadillas w it and canned chicken and aldi tortillas and shredded cheese.
Great stock up video! It always makes me want to write a list and head on out to shop! Thanks for the stock up tips, I always appreciate your ideas, take care!
At Dollar Tree I pick up Campbell's loaded potato soup, it's half the price of the grocery store. I don't buy much there but if you need matches or a lighter, sponges etc it is a good place to stock up. I write the "best by" date on each can lid with a Sharpie so I can see at a glance what needs to be used 1st (always put new to the back). If you are "prepping" for future power outages consider having disposable washcloths in your stockpile along with a few jugs of water.
Great tips! Dollar Tree definitely has some good deals, if you are willing to look through them. And marking dates and rotating is so important. I like the idea of disposable washcloths too. And always water.
@@joyfullythriving "If" - I prefer shopping deals elsewhere myself but I discovered a wheat pretzel there that I became addicted to, so I go and pick up 4-5 bags at a time and have a quick look elsewhere. Crafting items are cheap. As you know, you get what you pay for. Those washcloths - they are 12" squares and I get them from Amazon. My sister was without water for 2 weeks after a hurricane and that's when they went on my list. Thanks for the shopping lists, by the way!
@@mares4636 Yes! Dollar Tree is my place to shop for some kids activity books - and the kids bubble bath. And you are right. We might as well look while we are there! 😉
I get 105 foo stamps month. O try to get 11 food stamps stockpiled food then use the remaining food stamps ( 94) for monthly groceries its tight but useing sales n store brands n bulk n such i can do it. I get $ 963 Social Security and SSI i try to save at least 10% month for emergencies. I cut back on all i can. Ill buy items that reduces my cost of living such as Reflectix insulation and a pellet stove.
So much valuable information ! Thanks Kristen. I don’t bake as much as you do but with the mention of the rising costs of chocolate, I will purchase some extra baking cocoa and chocolate chips. I purchase the larger container of taco seasoning from Sam’s Club but I haven’t calculated which is more economical. We don’t like canned soup for eating but I stock up on chicken and beef stock to make homemade soups and stews. I purchase sone cream soups as well as tomato soup for cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers. I bought a box of the cornbread you like but haven’t tried it yet. I have a question about oatmeal. You said that you transfer it to a larger container. I have about 6 containers but I didn’t want to put them in one container because the best buy date is on the container. Does oatmeal expire? I’m not sure but I wouldn’t think that it would as long as it’s properly sealed.
I should have explained the oatmeal more! I put each large container into a separate gallon size plastic bag. It fits nicely with some room left over, and I squeeze out all the air. So each container is really separate. Then, I put all the gallon bags of oatmeal into a 3 gallon plastic food safe bin to save on storage space. I refill my oatmeal container in the pantry from the bags when it is low or almost empty. Oats have a several years "best by" date but I have never had a problem with oats going bad. Of course, you could always freeze the oats for a day or two as an extra precaution if you are worried about the oats going bad. I should probably do that too. Starting with the next bags. Ha. Does that help explain? And I am glad you are stocking up on some more chocolate supplies now too. I need to compare the taco seasoning prices. It's on my list too!
I buy more frozen veggies then canned. Thats just our preference. Canned is usually corn. Fruit is usually frozen. I do stock up on canned pears. My son eats those. Definitely have learned by trial and error on what to buy and what we 'think' we will use and dont.
Yes, trial and error is the best way to figure it out! I've been fine tuning our stockpile too. I like frozen peas but my kids prefer the canned beans. Each family is different, and good for you, Angie, in knowing what to stock up on!
Enjoyed your video. It’s one of the only videos I’ve watched that included prices. Made a trip to the Dollar Tree yesterday to do a little stocking up. This included shampoo, body wash, hand soap, cleaning supplies and a few grocery items. I picked up a box of 💯 count regular tea bags they also had green tea. I wish I would had bought more. Their brand of tea was in my opinion just as good as the major name brand and cheaper. For the price of Lipton I would be able to buy 3 boxes at the Dollar Tree. Every little bit helps these days.
Thank you so much, Karen! ❤ And I completely agree! Every little bit adds up. You can really find some good deals at Dollar Tree! I need to head there again myself soon! 😊
Great stock up! I am doing this on Thursday! I just donated some cans to our local food shelf that I knew I wouldnt beable to use before they expire. So I need to restock.
If I had waited this late to stock up for economic hard times and only had $100, I would mostly buy basic, high-calorie, dry food staples and re-package them for long term storage. These would be my "iron rations" to use as a last resort when I could not afford or could not find enough food in the stores. I would do price comparison across various stores and try to choose for each iron ration food, the brand that costs the least per ounce or per serving. I would use about $75 of that stockpile budget to buy plain rolled oats, cheapest variety of raw white rice, cheapest variety of plain pasta made from white flour, cheapest types of dried beans/dried peas/dried lentils and granulated white cane sugar. This $75 would be used on dry foods that have a lot of calories per ounce. With the remaining $25, I would buy one or more small glass bottles or metal cans of pure olive oil or pure coconut oil, one canister of culinary salt and one container (bag or box) of nonfat powdered cow's milk. And I would only buy the kinds of food the people in my household are willing to eat. So, if someone is lactose intolerant, I would buy a lesser amount of powered nonfat milk. The sugar and salt can store forever in a dry, cool, vermin-free location. I would transfer the sugar and the salt to air-tight moisture proof containers (glass or plastic jars with tight-fitting lids or caps) to keep out moisture and vermin. I would store the cooking oils in a cool, dark location to get two to four years storage for the unopened containers. The other dry foods I would put into heat-sealed Mylar bags along with an oxygen absorber. The non-fat powered milk can store for 10 years if packaged this way. The other foods can store for 20 years if packaged this way (and the oxygen absorber will prevent grain maggots and weevils from hatching in your food). I would make labels from masking tape or blue painter's tape and a sharpie marker, so I could tell what kind of food was in each Mylar pouch or whether it was salt or sugar in the jar and also record when the food was packaged. The filled Mylar pouches would be stored in plastic totes or 5-gallon buckets with tight-fitting lids or inside sealed, clean cardboard boxes to protect the Mylar from getting punctured. The outside of each of these containers would have a list of the contents taped to it. If there is one or more food banks or food charities near me, I also will go there each month and get a box of assorted food. I would use a Food Saver machine to re-package any bread, rolls, buns, cookies, slices of cake, slices of pie that would not be used right away -- freezing first before packaging in the Food Saver pouches. I would separate the raw beef, pork or poultry into individual portions or meal size portions, bag that in Food Saver pouches and keep frozen for later. Any fresh fruit or vegetables that could not be used before spoiling would be frozen or dehydrated or home canned for later use. If I was given too much sugary breakfast cereal to use before it would go rancid, I would re-package that in Food Saver bags too and keep it frozen until needed. Gallon jugs of refrigerated milk can also be stored in a freezer (just remove a little of the milk from the container to allow for expansion before putting in the freezer). If I was given jars of dill pickles or cans of sardines or some other food product that no one in my household will eat, I would give it to a neighbor or to a co-worker so the food would not go to waste. I would organize any canned or jarred food that I receive from the food bank or buy from a store so I could know at a glance what I had in my food pantry or cabinets to avoid unnecessary duplication when I go grocery shopping. I would be careful to use the oldest canned or jarred foods first and not try to store much past its "best used by" date so they will have the best taste and texture. If you have a sunny backyard and are willing to put in the daily work, you could turn that lawn into a vegetable garden next spring and start a compost pile from fallen leaves, coffee grounds, vegetable and fruit peels and shrubbery trimmings. Do not try to compost grass clippings from a lawn that has been treated with weed killer chemicals. Use the rotted compost to enrich the garden soil each year instead of buying expensive fertilizer chemicals. You could also plant a couple of fruit trees in your front yard (varieties of apple or pear trees suited to your region are good choices) This is how you stock up for hard times and feed yourself cheaply when you have a modest income and are on a tight budget. Food storage is insurance against hunger and starvation. So is vegetable gardening. If you can buy a lot of food storage and preserve a lot of your homegrown harvest, you will have locked in the cost at today's prices, and years from now, can use that food storage when foods prices have become way too high. You could be well fed when unprepared people are barely getting enough to eat. And you would have more of your money to use to pay the increased cost of non-food purchases such as medications, utilities and vehicle fuel.
Wow! This is some seriously detailed planning for hard times. Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas. I definitely agree that food storage is a necessity and I hope more and more people realize it too!
Also I add to this pile you purchased from Dollar Tree, Baking Powder, $1.25 Eyeglass cleaner with the proper cloths so you don't scratch your glasses very important when you can't replace glasses, also the little boxes of hash browns, $1.25 at Walmart, nearly $2 , they have several other things, but then Walmart beat them on others like the long lighters, for 1 at DT $1.25 Walmart you can get 2 for $1.79 in the grilling section. Matches are 97cents at Walmart, so I shop both places & know the prices.
Beans! All the beans! I keep a good stock of a variety of canned beans and meats. Though, I don't go through too much canned meat. I keep broths too and canned fruit.
It depends. I will use them a couple months past but it's really based on the smell and taste rule. I had some tomato paste cans recently that started rusting 2 months after and it didn't taste good. I threw them out. On the other hand, I had some diced tomatoes that i used almost a year past the date (overlooked in the rotation) and they were just fine. A year is probably my personal max for tomatoes products but just smell before using and trust your instincts!
This is SUCH a great haul! I've noticed that my family tends to eat the same meals over and over again. I don't prepare these meals just because they are easy, but truly because those are the things that my family prefers. On occasion, I will buy special ingredients for a new recipe, but I tend to stick to the basics for the most part. So, I have started replacing items from my pantry as soon as I use them, even though I may not need them again right away. For example, I recently used a can of tomato paste to make some "One Pot Spaghetti" (a family favorite). On my next trip to the grocery store, I replaced that can of tomato paste, even though I may not need it for another month or so. I have started doing this with all my base ingredients, and I do it so that I know I will always have the ingredients I need to make a meal for my family. I also do this with spices and baking ingredients. It truly helps me when I meal plan and buy groceries for my family. I really began doing this when I started following your channel! 😊
SO smart of you! And yes, we are the same. If our families enjoy the meals, it makes sense to be prepared for those meals. It saves us the time and stress - plus money - to be prepared with those necessary ingredient. One Pot Spaghetti sounds like a tried and true favorite! Yum. And yes! Doing it with spices and baking ingredients has been a game changer for me as well. I am so glad I've been able to inspire you to shop like this more! That compliment made my day! 😍
Walmart prices definitely vary around the country...and I will say that in the 6 weeks since I filmed this video, prices are continuing to go up at our Walmart too. 😳
@@karengordon6610 True, but when the electricity IS on, I will have some stocked at home so I won’t have to out and get any if they should burn out. My objective is to not have to go out at all for as long as possible if it’s crazy times out there.
You totally should - and can! I recommend start simply by buying an extra one or two of the sale items each week, or add an extra jar or can to your shopping list each week of the things you usually buy. Here's some more tips if you are wondering what to buy. ua-cam.com/video/4eLPzTtKSSI/v-deo.html
We can’t have dairy or gluten in our family due to allergies. You can’t find soups without it and if you do, the price is crazy. So I can homemade soup to have easy meals. For chicken noodle, I can the base and add gluten free noodles when reheating. I do this with all soups that have grain in it since that’s not safe to can.
That is SO smart of you because you are right, store bought gluten free soups are ridiculously expensive. Good for you in canning your own soups! That saves you time and money by creating your base ahead of time.
Awww. I am sure that is true, with having to import more! I was in Hawaii recently and shocked at some of their prices too. It is definitely a challenge, for you, I am sure. Just keep doing what you can with what your budget is! Slow and steady wins the race!
We have dietary restrictions that prevent us from eating carbs except those in some fruits and vegetables. I could use this excuse to not stockpile but instead it just makes me work harder. I get a 40 pound box of chicken breasts and can it in pint jars. I watch for sales of other meats and our freezer is full of meats. Lots of cans of tuna
You guys should try the powdered condensed chocken soup recipe. It is on youtube. I keep mine in a mason jar. It is very delicious and easy to make and store. I also cant find yellow cornmeal here in KS. I can still get it in TN or at the commissary when I go on base.
For pastas and the oats do you ever move them into different containers for long term storage or are they safe in the containers they come in from the store?
Good question. Depends on how long your long term storage is. If you are planning on using it within a year or so, no I don't and wouldn't bother. I do move my oats to gallon bags and put them in plastic food safe tub but that is mainly to fit more into a smaller space. But really, in my experience, the foods are fine to store in their original containers.
@joyfullythriving thank you for replying. I'm seeing all these videos on long term storage and always wondered that in case of bugs and everything.. thank you
@@victoriacloud135 Of course! It really just depends on how long. Like I said, if I am using it within a year, I don't worry about transferring. You could always freeze your oats, just like rice or flour, if you want to kill any possible bugs. But again, I have never had any problems storing my pasta or oats this way!
Good question! I have a small kitchen pantry where some of this goes, and the rest goes in my basement stockpile. You can see around my stockpile in this video. ua-cam.com/video/7-EevoeiqB0/v-deo.html
Try to get on sale items n store brands. Like if u want spaghetti n meatballs normally $1.25 but on sale for $1 each get 5 cans its like getting 1 can free. Or if u really like it vet all u canunless u see othrr things as good a savings.
For anyone who might be interested, I always check the labels of canned foods, not only at Walmart, but most stores. For example, the "Great Value" pumpkin puree is a product of China. I don't want to buy Chinese produce, when US farmers also grow and can it. We have to ask ourselves, why is China (or any country) able to grow and ship their produce halfway around the world and still have a lower price ? I guarantee you it's not because US farmers are getting rich at your expense. I'm willing to spend the extra 25 cents for the US product.
@@joyfullythrivingThank you for your reply. 🙂 I know that the "Great Value" pumpkin puree has "product of China" because I almost bought some at my local Walmart, LOL. Sometimes we also have to "read between the lines". Some products will say " distributed in USA by such and such cannery", which may be, and likely is, a cannery that is canning *imported* produce. Most USA products will have it on the label "product of USA". Importers are getting tricky with their wording, too. For example, I bought a product that claimed in bold letters " American Made". The fine print said " product of Columbia", which of course is in *South* "American". While technically still some type of "American", I have never seen either Canada or Mexico claim that their products were "American". Needless to say, I called it out as deceptive advertising.
Sigh. I know! Prices are continuing to jump like crazy. 😫 It is why I try to date everything I film for reference. Hopefully the video still gave you some good ideas!
Hello and welcome! And yes, I most certainly do! Poppy seed chicken is a family favorite that we eat at least twice a month. joyfullythriving.com/delicious-poppy-seed-chicken/ And my salsa recipe is here! It's delicious fresh, or a very easy recipe to can! joyfullythriving.com/how-to-can-salsa/
I stocked up on all beans 5 pounds rice 25 pounds Stocked up on powered milk powdered eggs powered peanut and powered peanut butter powered milk powdered eggs
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2 ingredient chocolate muffins - 1 Devil's food cake mix and 1 can pumpkin. Mix thoroughly and bake at 350 until a toothpick comes out clean.
Thanks for sharing!!
I’m going to try this!
I bake this in a 9 x 13 and throw in a handful of chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar; my kids asked for it for their birthday cakes!!!! 😋
Awesome thank you
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I feel stock piles are like having insurance. You have food when weather is bad and you don't want to get out in the rain, cold, ice etc. Also if you buy on sale you save a bit more and it probably won't be getting any cheaper. It saves on gas getting to the store because you don't have to go as often. Thanks for sharing your stock pile ideas, have a Blessed day.
Yes! I call my stockpile my practical emergency fund - for all of the above reasons! So nice to meet others who feel the same! 🥰
@@joyfullythrivingyes!!! I call it my edible emergency fund lol. We have a fiscal, a medical, and edible emergency funds 🤣
@@jaord530 I absolutely LOVE this! 😍 Edible emergency funds are SO important...along with fiscal and medical too! It takes all kinds to be prepared. 🥰
One problem is most of the stuff will expire before you get to it.
@@annafiorentin7120 you buy what you actually eat and you rotate forward older dates. With canned and dry goods you often get a 4 year lead-way and they honestly last way longer than that!
I remember when suave was $1 or less a bottle!
Weren't those the days?!?! I miss those prices! 💯
Same! I’m shocked when I see the prices now
@@stephaniedepuy7837 I know. Sigh. I try not to dwell on what the prices used to be. But I still miss those days!
The shampoo bottle are also smaller then they use to be
I remember when tomato sauce was .19 cents a can.
We are seniors with health problems. I have stopped spending at $400.00 a month on grocery shopping. It is now well under $200.00. Stocking up helps with making what we feel like eating. Buy ham without bone fully cooked for under $20.00 for adding to meals like beans, soups, scrambled eggs or omelets, etc.
Walmart is the place to shop.
Great point! When you have more stocked up, you have the flexibility to choose from your freezer and pantry what you want to eat! Great ham tip too!
Toothpaste for burns. It works even better than ice! Slather White Toothpaste immediately on the burn to stop the pain in a few minutes and stop the burn from going deeper. A must have!
So interesting! Good to know!
I spent $109.00 at aldi's 3 packs chicken thighs,2 portions 1lb.bacon,5-1lb. Pack 85% hamburger,10lbs.potatoes,2-2 lb. Bags carrots,2-3 lbs onions,10 cans tuna in oil.1/2 gallon whole milk,1 pack instant vanilla pudding,1 bag cheese curls,1 bag pretzels,1 loaf bread,1 pack beef hot dogs 1 -24 count Kraft singles,1 head cauliflower 2 packs of beef polish sausage,1 bag tater tots,1 bo's round crackers,1 box cheese it's.
Good job!
This is so much better I’m glad you are getting enough protein!
Nice stock up haul, fall is just around the corner-good time to stock up!
Why is it?!? But I completely agree. There is something about Fall that makes me want to stock up too! 😍
We stock pile baking items, I thought I was out of chocolate chips until I cleaned out our chest freezer, I found 10 bags of chocolate chips, 2 bags of butterscotch chips, 4 white chocolate chips, and a bag of cinnamon chips. So as a nice treat made chocolate chip cookies, and butterscotch bars. I was amazed at what I found buried in the corner under the frozen basket. 😂
That is the best thing to discover! 😍 I love it! I stockpile baking things too...especially chocolate chips. I feel a bit panicky when I have less than 6 bags of chocolate chips remaining. I try to have 3 of the big bags from Sam's (equal to 18 regular bags) on hand at all times. I always need to be ready to bake! 😊
Did they expire I'm not eating them
Even if they've been in the freezer or not they got an expiration date on them.
@@annafiorentin7120 no they weren't expired. I check the date on everything.
@@annafiorentin7120 Before trashing out of "best use dates" ask if your friends and neighbors want them. The USDA states canned goods last years past the date which is why there are no "expiration dates" anymore.
@@bettyir4302
If I do not eat outdated stuff why would I want to give it to anybody else to eat.
There is an expiration date on things for a reason.
No I do not eat expired food.
This is the first time I’ve watched your videos, so forgive me if you have covered this before.
You can pressure can dry beans and have a stockpile of canned beans in your pantry for much cheaper than store bought.
The ratio is 1 cup per quart, and 1/2 cup per pint. Leave about 1 inch head space. Can quarts 1:30, and pints 1:15. You can add salt as well. 1 tsp per quart, and 1/2 tsp per pint.
With a large family, I use the quart jars most frequently, however, two of mine just left for college and the two oldest have moved out, so I’m down to just two children in the house! I have to learn to cook small again….or eat a lot of leftovers, lol.
I need to do that soon! I haven't canned beans...yet! Thanks for sharing how you do it!
Dry canning beans is neither recommended nor an approved method. Always check the USDA, NHCFP or Ball canning books for the scientifically proven & safe methods.
You are so right and you give great insight to stockpiling! It saves so much money when you get those deals that last. I agree you should have things / ingredients that you don’t have to make out and out! Face it sometimes it is easier for whatever reason to have it on hand! Also by shopping in the long run you do save money that can be elsewhere! Also you can shop faster when you’re stocked up and catch sales!! The longer it takes you in a store the more likely you are going to pick up unnecessary! Love your videos!
That is true! The longer you spend in the store, the more money you spend. It's another perk to doing a pick up order on occasion so I am not tempted with other purchases. And yes! I love having a stockpile so I can have some weeks where I just shop the sales. 😊 Thanks, Jackie! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. I love having you here to chime in! 😍
Very informative and excellent delivery. Tuna Fish, chili, assortment of beans including refried, chicken noodle soups but variety of canned and packaged dried soups. Laundry soap dish soap, body wash, bleach, vinegar, hair products, toothpaste, mouth wash, candles, batteries, light bulbs, and lighters
Thank you! And thanks for adding your list! All great items to Stockpile for sure! 🙌
A few months back, an algorithm suggestion put your channel in my feed and it was a great fit. Prices are much higher in CA but I still find your tips helpful and the heads-up from your shopping trips are useful. 😊
I am so glad my videos have been helpful for you - yes, even with the dramatic price differences. Kudos to you for shopping on a budget with California prices! That is an accomplishment indeed! 👏
Unused can tomato paste can be put in glass jar and keep in the fridge stay fresh for couple of weeks
Good to know! Thanks for that tip!
Pumpkin cake is a spice cake mix and a small can of condenced pumpkin. Follow the directions on the cake mix, add the pumpkin, bake until a butter knife stuck in the middle comes out clean. Let cool thoroughly before putting in the fridge to be stored, or it will get soggy on the bottom.
Thanks for sharing! Sounds delicious!
Top with cream cheese icing
I would like to add pick up is NOT good if you get canned goods. If you didn’t get dented cans you are extremely lucky.
That is a very good point. My Walmart must be pretty careful because I don't ever remember a dented can in my pick up order. But yes, it is definitely worth paying attention to and using any dented cans right away rather than stockpiling!
I have never had a dented can
When you get dented cans you can go to your order and there is a place to report it. They will give you the product for free. This was the policy about a year ago when this happened to me.
@@deb8119 That is good to know! Thanks for sharing that!
I use Walmart Pick Up every week---never have gotten a dented can.,
The Dollar Tree in my area carries those Suave Shampoos and Conditioners (same that is shown) for only $1.25 each. Body Washes are the same price. They have a great selection.
I will have to look! At our Dollar Tree, the Suave was the smaller bottles for $1.25 but maybe that changed! I will definitely have to check. Thanks for that tip!
My dollar tree also has a foaming hand soap 1.25 that compares well to bath and body unless you prefer to make your own. I do both but this is very cheap and well worth it
@@arleneporter2317 I will have to look next time for foaming hand soap! I usually make my own but can always use another foaming container or two to refill!
Other items to stockpile are canned meats i.e. tuna, salmon, Spam, canned chicken, canned roast beef....
Yes! Canned meat is always a handy thing to have on hand. I've become a big fan of canned chicken but I hear good things about canned roast beef too!
My pantry is full of canned meat, veggies, beans , lentils……
I just went through my cabinets and pulled what we werent eating and made a list of what we needed. Im do glad you posted this! 100 dollars can still get a decent amount of things. I like stocking up if i can before it get too cold out especially with little ones. Great video ❤
Great idea, Jennifer! I love that you personalized your list to what your family is eating. So smart, and exactly what everyone should do. And I completely agree about the cold weather. I don't shop nearly as much in the winter - especially with little ones! It's a Northern Mom thing! 😉❤
@joyfullythriving thank you. I'm in IL, so the less I have to be out during the winter, the better!
@@jenniferjones1840 I hear you! I think your Illinois winters may be worse than our Indiana ones! 🌨 Here's to shopping less and staying home more once the snow starts! All the more reason to keep stocking up now! 😉
@@joyfullythriving yes ma'am! Nice and comfy and cozy 😌
I live in SE Texas... stays rather hot year round so I worry more about electrical outages and stock up on batteries, lanterns, etc.
For baking, its good to have yeast on hand. I've heard the drought this year will effect tomatoes and pumpkin this fall. Also a good idea to have at least two extra manual can openers on hand.
Oh dear. Thanks for the heads up because I really need to restock my canned pumpkin! And yes, I always keep extra yeast in my freezer because I bake A LOT!
Stop watching the news.
They want to put fear into you.
Great info. In addition to what you listed, we stockpile canned meat (ie tuna, chicken, salmon). These are great for a quick lunch, or to add to soup or a casserole.
You can save even more money on that cooking spray by purchasing a spray bottle (Amazon) and refilling with your oil of choice. You’re essentially paying for compressed air.
Great stockpiling additions!
Another great haul ! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
i make homemade buttermilk biscuits, so i had a shop today and restocked on my self rising flour 15 pounds
1 container of buttermilk powder.
restocked peanutbutter and J.
restocked 6 packs of margarine (sticks)
10 pounds of potatoes
5 pounds sweetpotato
3 pounds sweet onions
3 pounds of carrots
all these items were 1st in the cart.😊😊
we shop monthly to get it done and stay out of the store except for fresh fruits.
Good job stocking up on the basics you know you will use!
I've been buying the big taco seasoning containers at sams. I think its Mccormick. Really good and lasts a long time.
I am definitely going to look at that next time I am at Sam's!
It's on sale now. Cheapest if you scan and go.
I have teenagers and adult kids so can spaghetti, ramen noodles, microwave rice/beans/pasta/foods are a must
All great additions! Especially with teenagers! I have 4 kids under the age of 10 right now but know I will be stocking up even more in a couple years! 😁
I really enjoy your straightforward presentation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much! That means a lot. I certainly don't want to waste anyone's time as I share these stockpiling and money saving tips!
I came here to say this exact same thing ❤
@@greenfoxgaming6721 Awww. Thank you so much for taking the time to chime in! That means I must be doing something right here, and I am so glad you think so too! 🥰
Great haul! Thank you for your video! It's so wise to have extra food on hand. Another reason to have canned beans on hand instead of dry is incase of sickness or natural disaster you probably wont feel like cooking and it's so easy to pop open a can of beans or any other canned food item for that matter and just eat if need be. I personally like to go inside the store as opposed to pick up because I don't trust the workers to not give me dented cans lol.
Thank you! And good points! It is easy to eat canned foods when you don't have access / time to prepare food! And I totally get it about going into the store. I am with you! Most of the time I prefer picking out my own cans as well. Thankfully, my Walmart must be more careful than others because I don't ever remember getting a dented can. And I am truly thankful for that!
U done another great haul it's getting harder every day over here prices keep going up fast and the sizes getting smaller ❤
I know!! But hang in there. Every little bit of savings adds up!
Dry beans are the easiest quickest thing to pressure can and soooo cheap. Add seasonings for ranch beans for a real special treat and an even bigger money saver. 😉 walmart pickup really helps take the shopping drudgery out. Our store is super good at picking everything including cans.
I really need to try canning beans soon. And yes! I actually like grocery shopping but there are busy weeks and times when pick up is such a help for me too!
Great haul❤
Thank you! 🤗
The only thing I see here that I cannot compromise on is the Ketchup. The great value has a weird taste to me and my family and we have tried to use it anyway but we cannot stand it. So we stick with Heinz. Everything else we have tried and are doable. No hate, just making a comment. Thank you for the video.
I totally get it! Everyone has their own preferences and name brand "splurges." I mean, why waste money on a generic you won't eat? 😁
Thank you for including the prices and date!!
Of course! 🥰
Note: I buy small containers of spices since the large ones once opened can lose their flavor within about six months. If it's something you use a lot of, then the larger containers make sense.
Good point! Sometimes bigger isn't better!
I freeze seasonings too and that way I can save by buying bulk on some we use. They stay fresh.
@@heatherbrandt7603 Smart idea!
I always get dented cans in my Wal-Mart pick ups. So I go in for those stock ups. Great haul.
Ugh. I am sorry you get dented cans! But I am glad you take advantage of some of Walmart's lower prices to stock up!
I like to buy beans in bulk and pressure can them. I also like to pressure can beef (as chunks of roast, ground beef, and meatballs) and chicken (whole legs and thighs with sin removed). And of course: home-canned bone broth.
I buy spices in bulk from Azure ... I switched to their spices about 20 years ago and never looked back. Very high quality and much cheaper in bulk. To keep fresh, I vacuum seal extras in mason jars.
I could talk all day about food storage and prepping! I'm trying to get a pantry video posted.
❤ Joanne in SW MO
One of these days, I am going to try placing an order from Azure because I do hear good things about them! I need to give canning beans and meat a try as well. I just haven't gotten there yet...but I would love to! Here's to storing up food for our families together! ♥
@@joyfullythriving :) Azure is wonderful ... in my opinion. I've been so thankful for their service and high quality food over the years.
And once you start canning beans and meat you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner!!! It's a blessing to do it yourself :) :)
One of the things I like to keep around is either canned or pouches of beef and pork
Great idea!
In case you run out of brown sugar, white sugar can be substituted. I ran out once and the result was a little different but equally delicious.
Yes! I have definitely done this before. You are right, it does change the texture slightly but it works! I have also made my own brown sugar by mixing white sugar and molasses. But it's just so much simpler for me to buy brown sugar for all my baking!
Thks. I have found that the GV soups are good to for most part. I am a Campbells gal. I do tho, insist of CAMPBELL TOMATO soup.
I like to stock my pantry also. Its time.......
Everyone has their own brand loyalty and in my opinion, it's better to go ahead and buy those name brands you prefer rather than waste money on generics you don't eat. And vice versa, when you find generics you like...go for it! Good luck stocking up!
Great job, I’m pressed at how many items you got for $100. You reminded me that I seen a bag of chocolate chips today, that I had previously bought, for $9.99 now! I need to grab me a few bags elsewhere before they go up more… thank you.
I was pleased too, and thought it a good reminder that we can still stretch a $100 to stock up. And YES! Definitely grab chocolate chips. Even since JUST filming this video, the chocolate chips at Walmart already jumped up to $2.97! 😳
@@joyfullythriving so, I just picked some up at Trader Joe’s here in CA and they have gone up $1.30, they use to be $2.99 each. Glad I got some before they go up any more…😳😳 thanks again!
@@Mrs.R. Yikes! That is a big jump. Glad you grabbed some more now too! I'm a little nervous to see what the prices will be come Christmas time! 😬
Thank you! ❤❤❤
You're truly welcome! 😊
Hello! We share a lot of stock pile similarities! But I do watch for coffee sales and deals (need it and the price keeps rising!) Thinking of our winter power outages, I always have triscuits to go with the peanut butter and the kind of cereal, like Cheerios, that my little ones can eat dry. I also like the keep some canned and powdered milks on the shelves for baking and “just in case.” I love your channel. Your energy and clarity are welcome!
Yay for stockpiling similarities! We absolutely LOVE Triscuits in our house too, but have never tried them with peanut butter! Normally we do Triscuits plain or with cheese. I will have to try that with pb. I have powdered milk on my shelves too - just in case. And yes! Watching for sales and deals is the way I typically build and replenish my stockpile too. It helps fight the inflation of all these rising prices, that just keep creeping up. Thank you for joining me here and chiming in! ❤
Love your content. Its so helpful
I appreciate that! 😊 That is always my goal - to be helpful and encouraging! 🥰
We just used a packet of taco seasoning from Aldi and it was so good! We used it in different ways. With those dipping chips (tostilla?), fritos mixed in, taco cheese mixed in, burritos, tacos. We fried hamburger. Put in a jar of Aldi salsa, onions, kidney beans, corn on cob that was leftover, and wow. So good. Did it in the crockpot all day. We ate that for three days it was so good and we never do that. The fritos or tostillas were added in at the end.
That does sound good! 😍 I have been impressed with Aldi's taco seasoning too. I think it has a really good flavor! Glad you got some easy and enjoyable meals as a result! 🙌
Glad to hear the Aldi Taco Seasoning was well received by your family. It is amazing how each brand is a bit different.
The Aldi one is our favorite too! And its so affordable. I usually grab like 10 packets every trip. We make chicken quesadillas w it and canned chicken and aldi tortillas and shredded cheese.
Forgot....also added zuchinni from the garden that needed used. 🤣
@@brg2743 Smart! Zucchini can easily go in lots of things!
I love to stock green beans, carrots, and corn. I also like the stock of applesauce and peaches and pears and mandarins
Sounds great! Good list!
Great stock up video! It always makes me want to write a list and head on out to shop! Thanks for the stock up tips, I always appreciate your ideas, take care!
Glad it was helpful! And if it gives you some good food for thought or shopping ideas, then I've done my job! 🥰
At Dollar Tree I pick up Campbell's loaded potato soup, it's half the price of the grocery store. I don't buy much there but if you need matches or a lighter, sponges etc it is a good place to stock up. I write the "best by" date on each can lid with a Sharpie so I can see at a glance what needs to be used 1st (always put new to the back).
If you are "prepping" for future power outages consider having disposable washcloths in your stockpile along with a few jugs of water.
Great tips! Dollar Tree definitely has some good deals, if you are willing to look through them. And marking dates and rotating is so important. I like the idea of disposable washcloths too. And always water.
@@joyfullythriving "If" - I prefer shopping deals elsewhere myself but I discovered a wheat pretzel there that I became addicted to, so I go and pick up 4-5 bags at a time and have a quick look elsewhere. Crafting items are cheap. As you know, you get what you pay for. Those washcloths - they are 12" squares and I get them from Amazon. My sister was without water for 2 weeks after a hurricane and that's when they went on my list.
Thanks for the shopping lists, by the way!
@@mares4636 Yes! Dollar Tree is my place to shop for some kids activity books - and the kids bubble bath. And you are right. We might as well look while we are there! 😉
Great haul.
Thanks so much!
I get 105 foo stamps month. O try to get 11 food stamps stockpiled food then use the remaining food stamps ( 94) for monthly groceries its tight but useing sales n store brands n bulk n such i can do it. I get $ 963 Social Security and SSI i try to save at least 10% month for emergencies. I cut back on all i can. Ill buy items that reduces my cost of living such as Reflectix insulation and a pellet stove.
Good job saving for emergencies because those do always come up!
Great video. Greetings from Philadelphia PA USA
Hello there! And thanks for watching! 🥰
Thanks For All Your Good and Helpful Stocking Up Tips. Have a Great Day and Evening. Stay Safe. God Bless You And Your Family Too. 👍👍👍✌️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! I am so glad you found the video helpful! 🥰
thanks for the video it really gave me a lot of good ideas
I'm so glad! That was my hope with this video!
Thankyou!!! So helpful.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Great stock up haul ❤❤❤👍👍👍😊😊😊
Thanks so much! It always feels good to restock my pantry!
Great video
Thanks so much! ❤️
Buy dried beans, they are cheaper AND you can pressure can them. I buy organic carrots and pressure can too
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Loved this!! Did you give the link for toiletries?
Thanks! And thanks for catching that! I just added it. I'll leave the toiletries video link here too. ua-cam.com/video/2BObW4_yvpU/v-deo.html
I always have spam and Mac and cheese. And all the things you said too😊
Mac and cheese is definitely always on our shelves too! 😁
So much valuable information ! Thanks Kristen. I don’t bake as much as you do but with the mention of the rising costs of chocolate, I will purchase some extra baking cocoa and chocolate chips. I purchase the larger container of taco seasoning from Sam’s Club but I haven’t calculated which is more economical. We don’t like canned soup for eating but I stock up on chicken and beef stock to make homemade soups and stews. I purchase sone cream soups as well as tomato soup for cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers. I bought a box of the cornbread you like but haven’t tried it yet. I have a question about oatmeal. You said that you transfer it to a larger container. I have about 6 containers but I didn’t want to put them in one container because the best buy date is on the container. Does oatmeal expire? I’m not sure but I wouldn’t think that it would as long as it’s properly sealed.
I should have explained the oatmeal more! I put each large container into a separate gallon size plastic bag. It fits nicely with some room left over, and I squeeze out all the air. So each container is really separate. Then, I put all the gallon bags of oatmeal into a 3 gallon plastic food safe bin to save on storage space. I refill my oatmeal container in the pantry from the bags when it is low or almost empty. Oats have a several years "best by" date but I have never had a problem with oats going bad. Of course, you could always freeze the oats for a day or two as an extra precaution if you are worried about the oats going bad. I should probably do that too. Starting with the next bags. Ha. Does that help explain? And I am glad you are stocking up on some more chocolate supplies now too. I need to compare the taco seasoning prices. It's on my list too!
@@joyfullythriving Thank You!
Great haul! Nice to get ahead on stocking groceries!
Thanks! And yes, it does feel good to have some things restocked for sure!
Thank you for another helpful video
You are welcome! And thank YOU for watching!
I buy more frozen veggies then canned. Thats just our preference. Canned is usually corn. Fruit is usually frozen. I do stock up on canned pears. My son eats those.
Definitely have learned by trial and error on what to buy and what we 'think' we will use and dont.
Yes, trial and error is the best way to figure it out! I've been fine tuning our stockpile too. I like frozen peas but my kids prefer the canned beans. Each family is different, and good for you, Angie, in knowing what to stock up on!
Enjoyed your video. It’s one of the only videos I’ve watched that included prices. Made a trip to the Dollar Tree yesterday to do a little stocking up. This included shampoo, body wash, hand soap, cleaning supplies and a few grocery items. I picked up a box of 💯 count regular tea bags they also had green tea. I wish I would had bought more. Their brand of tea was in my opinion just as good as the major name brand and cheaper. For the price of Lipton I would be able to buy 3 boxes at the Dollar Tree. Every little bit helps these days.
Thank you so much, Karen! ❤ And I completely agree! Every little bit adds up. You can really find some good deals at Dollar Tree! I need to head there again myself soon! 😊
Great stock up! I am doing this on Thursday! I just donated some cans to our local food shelf that I knew I wouldnt beable to use before they expire. So I need to restock.
Have fun! It does feel so good to clean out and donate and stock up on what your family really needs. Good luck!
If I had waited this late to stock up for economic hard times and only had $100, I would mostly buy basic, high-calorie, dry food staples and re-package them for long term storage. These would be my "iron rations" to use as a last resort when I could not afford or could not find enough food in the stores. I would do price comparison across various stores and try to choose for each iron ration food, the brand that costs the least per ounce or per serving.
I would use about $75 of that stockpile budget to buy plain rolled oats, cheapest variety of raw white rice, cheapest variety of plain pasta made from white flour, cheapest types of dried beans/dried peas/dried lentils and granulated white cane sugar. This $75 would be used on dry foods that have a lot of calories per ounce. With the remaining $25, I would buy one or more small glass bottles or metal cans of pure olive oil or pure coconut oil, one canister of culinary salt and one container (bag or box) of nonfat powdered cow's milk. And I would only buy the kinds of food the people in my household are willing to eat. So, if someone is lactose intolerant, I would buy a lesser amount of powered nonfat milk.
The sugar and salt can store forever in a dry, cool, vermin-free location. I would transfer the sugar and the salt to air-tight moisture proof containers (glass or plastic jars with tight-fitting lids or caps) to keep out moisture and vermin. I would store the cooking oils in a cool, dark location to get two to four years storage for the unopened containers. The other dry foods I would put into heat-sealed Mylar bags along with an oxygen absorber. The non-fat powered milk can store for 10 years if packaged this way. The other foods can store for 20 years if packaged this way (and the oxygen absorber will prevent grain maggots and weevils from hatching in your food). I would make labels from masking tape or blue painter's tape and a sharpie marker, so I could tell what kind of food was in each Mylar pouch or whether it was salt or sugar in the jar and also record when the food was packaged. The filled Mylar pouches would be stored in plastic totes or 5-gallon buckets with tight-fitting lids or inside sealed, clean cardboard boxes to protect the Mylar from getting punctured. The outside of each of these containers would have a list of the contents taped to it.
If there is one or more food banks or food charities near me, I also will go there each month and get a box of assorted food. I would use a Food Saver machine to re-package any bread, rolls, buns, cookies, slices of cake, slices of pie that would not be used right away -- freezing first before packaging in the Food Saver pouches. I would separate the raw beef, pork or poultry into individual portions or meal size portions, bag that in Food Saver pouches and keep frozen for later. Any fresh fruit or vegetables that could not be used before spoiling would be frozen or dehydrated or home canned for later use. If I was given too much sugary breakfast cereal to use before it would go rancid, I would re-package that in Food Saver bags too and keep it frozen until needed. Gallon jugs of refrigerated milk can also be stored in a freezer (just remove a little of the milk from the container to allow for expansion before putting in the freezer). If I was given jars of dill pickles or cans of sardines or some other food product that no one in my household will eat, I would give it to a neighbor or to a co-worker so the food would not go to waste. I would organize any canned or jarred food that I receive from the food bank or buy from a store so I could know at a glance what I had in my food pantry or cabinets to avoid unnecessary duplication when I go grocery shopping. I would be careful to use the oldest canned or jarred foods first and not try to store much past its "best used by" date so they will have the best taste and texture.
If you have a sunny backyard and are willing to put in the daily work, you could turn that lawn into a vegetable garden next spring and start a compost pile from fallen leaves, coffee grounds, vegetable and fruit peels and shrubbery trimmings. Do not try to compost grass clippings from a lawn that has been treated with weed killer chemicals. Use the rotted compost to enrich the garden soil each year instead of buying expensive fertilizer chemicals. You could also plant a couple of fruit trees in your front yard (varieties of apple or pear trees suited to your region are good choices)
This is how you stock up for hard times and feed yourself cheaply when you have a modest income and are on a tight budget. Food storage is insurance against hunger and starvation. So is vegetable gardening. If you can buy a lot of food storage and preserve a lot of your homegrown harvest, you will have locked in the cost at today's prices, and years from now, can use that food storage when foods prices have become way too high. You could be well fed when unprepared people are barely getting enough to eat. And you would have more of your money to use to pay the increased cost of non-food purchases such as medications, utilities and vehicle fuel.
Wow! This is some seriously detailed planning for hard times. Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas. I definitely agree that food storage is a necessity and I hope more and more people realize it too!
You got a lot for 100 dollars. I shop only organic and it is probably triple of these foods prices. Good job.
Thanks! Yes, organic definitely increases prices. Good job to you at shopping sales and watching for those organic deals!
Thanks! Yes, organic definitely increases prices. Good job to you at shopping sales and watching for those organic deals!
Also I add to this pile you purchased from Dollar Tree, Baking Powder, $1.25 Eyeglass cleaner with the proper cloths so you don't scratch your glasses very important when you can't replace glasses, also the little boxes of hash browns, $1.25 at Walmart, nearly $2 , they have several other things, but then Walmart beat them on others like the long lighters, for 1 at DT $1.25 Walmart you can get 2 for $1.79 in the grilling section. Matches are 97cents at Walmart, so I shop both places & know the prices.
Knowing the prices is SO important! Like you, I shop both places too. We need to get the deals and savings where we can! 🙌
Thank you
You're truly welcome! Thank YOU for watching!
I'm making and canning apple and peach jellies.
Good for you!
you did really well!
Thanks so much! I was pleased with what I got!
Great ideas!
Thank you! 😊
Beans! All the beans! I keep a good stock of a variety of canned beans and meats. Though, I don't go through too much canned meat. I keep broths too and canned fruit.
Love it! Beans are a great source of protein...and like you, I stock more beans than canned meat - although I have a variety on my shelf!
Love the video, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How long do you keep your can tomato products pass the expiration date?
It depends. I will use them a couple months past but it's really based on the smell and taste rule. I had some tomato paste cans recently that started rusting 2 months after and it didn't taste good. I threw them out. On the other hand, I had some diced tomatoes that i used almost a year past the date (overlooked in the rotation) and they were just fine. A year is probably my personal max for tomatoes products but just smell before using and trust your instincts!
Use what your family needs and enjoys.
Yes, yes, yes! In other words, stock what you eat, and eat what you stock! 🙌
Buy what you eat and eat what you store 😊 ❤ .
Exactly! 👏😊❤
This is SUCH a great haul! I've noticed that my family tends to eat the same meals over and over again. I don't prepare these meals just because they are easy, but truly because those are the things that my family prefers. On occasion, I will buy special ingredients for a new recipe, but I tend to stick to the basics for the most part. So, I have started replacing items from my pantry as soon as I use them, even though I may not need them again right away. For example, I recently used a can of tomato paste to make some "One Pot Spaghetti" (a family favorite). On my next trip to the grocery store, I replaced that can of tomato paste, even though I may not need it for another month or so. I have started doing this with all my base ingredients, and I do it so that I know I will always have the ingredients I need to make a meal for my family. I also do this with spices and baking ingredients. It truly helps me when I meal plan and buy groceries for my family. I really began doing this when I started following your channel! 😊
SO smart of you! And yes, we are the same. If our families enjoy the meals, it makes sense to be prepared for those meals. It saves us the time and stress - plus money - to be prepared with those necessary ingredient. One Pot Spaghetti sounds like a tried and true favorite! Yum. And yes! Doing it with spices and baking ingredients has been a game changer for me as well. I am so glad I've been able to inspire you to shop like this more! That compliment made my day! 😍
It is an easy way to keep your stock rotated as well.
Wow, I live in Utah and my Walmart prices are significantly higher!
Walmart prices definitely vary around the country...and I will say that in the 6 weeks since I filmed this video, prices are continuing to go up at our Walmart too. 😳
I would add toilet paper, light bulbs and batteries.
All great things to Stockpile, and things I have extra of set aside too!
@@joyfullythriving I am not surprised, and good for you! ❤️
Light bulbs aren’t going to help you when the electricity goes out or even off.
@@karengordon6610 True, but when the electricity IS on, I will have some stocked at home so I won’t have to out and get any if they should burn out. My objective is to not have to go out at all for as long as possible if it’s crazy times out there.
@MichelleJones-p4e Good response and I completely agree! Smart! 🙌
That's excellent! Great deal too. Here in NY all that is about $175.00. and I'm in up state NY.
Over 200.00 for people in NYC.
Oh, how I wish I could share our Midwest deals and prices with you on the East Coast! 😳 And thank you!
Yikes! That definitely challenges a budget more with those prices! Hang in there. Every little bit of savings does add up!
I stockpile all the things you are You made a good haul at Walmart 😊 God Bless You ❤
Thanks so much, Rita! 🥰
Looks like a pretty good haul for $100
Thanks! I was pleased with all I got for this amount of money!
Best thing to do is buy oil in big bottle buy a glass bottle that sprays & pours oil instead of those spray cans
Good tip! I actually just ordered one to try!
Do you have a easy white bread receipt
Yes! Here you go. joyfullythriving.com/homemade-bread-recipe-tips/
I need to start
You totally should - and can! I recommend start simply by buying an extra one or two of the sale items each week, or add an extra jar or can to your shopping list each week of the things you usually buy. Here's some more tips if you are wondering what to buy. ua-cam.com/video/4eLPzTtKSSI/v-deo.html
We can’t have dairy or gluten in our family due to allergies. You can’t find soups without it and if you do, the price is crazy. So I can homemade soup to have easy meals. For chicken noodle, I can the base and add gluten free noodles when reheating. I do this with all soups that have grain in it since that’s not safe to can.
That is SO smart of you because you are right, store bought gluten free soups are ridiculously expensive. Good for you in canning your own soups! That saves you time and money by creating your base ahead of time.
Can’t believe how much you get for $100, here in New Zealand you’d be lucky to get a third of that haul
Awww. I am sure that is true, with having to import more! I was in Hawaii recently and shocked at some of their prices too. It is definitely a challenge, for you, I am sure. Just keep doing what you can with what your budget is! Slow and steady wins the race!
We have dietary restrictions that prevent us from eating carbs except those in some fruits and vegetables. I could use this excuse to not stockpile but instead it just makes me work harder. I get a 40 pound box of chicken breasts and can it in pint jars. I watch for sales of other meats and our freezer is full of meats. Lots of cans of tuna
Good for you! I love that you don't make excuses and are canning lots of meat. 👏
What an amazing haul! Just spent $117 at WM last week and i didnt get nearly as much as you, but I think my Olive Oil put me over, 🤨
Olive has really increased in price this past year! 😔 Sigh. Glad you were able to stock up on some things though!
You guys should try the powdered condensed chocken soup recipe. It is on youtube. I keep mine in a mason jar. It is very delicious and easy to make and store.
I also cant find yellow cornmeal here in KS. I can still get it in TN or at the commissary when I go on base.
I will have to check that out! Thanks for the tip!
For pastas and the oats do you ever move them into different containers for long term storage or are they safe in the containers they come in from the store?
Good question. Depends on how long your long term storage is. If you are planning on using it within a year or so, no I don't and wouldn't bother. I do move my oats to gallon bags and put them in plastic food safe tub but that is mainly to fit more into a smaller space. But really, in my experience, the foods are fine to store in their original containers.
@joyfullythriving thank you for replying. I'm seeing all these videos on long term storage and always wondered that in case of bugs and everything.. thank you
@@victoriacloud135 Of course! It really just depends on how long. Like I said, if I am using it within a year, I don't worry about transferring. You could always freeze your oats, just like rice or flour, if you want to kill any possible bugs. But again, I have never had any problems storing my pasta or oats this way!
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome! 😊
The large container of Taco seasoning is less expensive at Sam's and a lot more practical than the smaller packets.
Yes, I need to break it down price per ounce but I think you are right! For now, I grabbed a couple packets since I was there!
Where do you put it all?
Good question! I have a small kitchen pantry where some of this goes, and the rest goes in my basement stockpile. You can see around my stockpile in this video. ua-cam.com/video/7-EevoeiqB0/v-deo.html
How long can you're freeze the chocolate for?😊
Try to get on sale items n store brands. Like if u want spaghetti n meatballs normally $1.25 but on sale for $1 each get 5 cans its like getting 1 can free. Or if u really like it vet all u canunless u see othrr things as good a savings.
Shopping the sales is a great way to save SO much money at the grocery store!
For anyone who might be interested, I always check the labels of canned foods, not only at Walmart, but most stores. For example, the "Great Value" pumpkin puree is a product of China. I don't want to buy Chinese produce, when US farmers also grow and can it. We have to ask ourselves, why is China (or any country) able to grow and ship their produce halfway around the world and still have a lower price ? I guarantee you it's not because US farmers are getting rich at your expense. I'm willing to spend the extra 25 cents for the US product.
Agreed. We definitely should be producing all of our own food today! That is tricky when the labels don't disclose things like that. 🙄
You are very intelligent! I wish more Americans thought in a similar way.
@@joyfullythrivingThank you for your reply. 🙂 I know that the "Great Value" pumpkin puree has "product of China" because I almost bought some at my local Walmart, LOL. Sometimes we also have to "read between the lines". Some products will say " distributed in USA by such and such cannery", which may be, and likely is, a cannery that is canning *imported* produce. Most USA products will have it on the label "product of USA". Importers are getting tricky with their wording, too. For example, I bought a product that claimed in bold letters " American Made". The fine print said " product of Columbia", which of course is in *South* "American". While technically still some type of "American", I have never seen either Canada or Mexico claim that their products were "American". Needless to say, I called it out as deceptive advertising.
When was the last time you were at Walmart grocery dept? Better go back and see the prices now.
Sigh. I know! Prices are continuing to jump like crazy. 😫 It is why I try to date everything I film for reference. Hopefully the video still gave you some good ideas!
I’ve just found you & have subscribed. Do you share your salsa and poppy seed chicken recipes?
Hello and welcome! And yes, I most certainly do!
Poppy seed chicken is a family favorite that we eat at least twice a month. joyfullythriving.com/delicious-poppy-seed-chicken/
And my salsa recipe is here! It's delicious fresh, or a very easy recipe to can! joyfullythriving.com/how-to-can-salsa/
I stocked up on all beans 5 pounds rice 25 pounds
Stocked up on powered milk powdered eggs powered peanut and powered peanut butter powered milk powdered eggs
Great job! 👏
they raise the priecs every time you go in , can get cheaper canned goods at aldi
You might want to check out my latest video about everything that is under $1 at Aldi right now! 😉 ua-cam.com/video/bgVcG95sD_s/v-deo.html