Listening to this made me nostalgic for the days when I was a part of a pre-order co-op. It's essentially the same thing. Even the video footage was almost identical, with the kids helping out. I loved it. Thank you for posting it. One comment to make, though, regarding your desire to not shop at local supermarkets/markets/shops, keep in mind that these local businesses employ your neighbors, your children's friend's parents, maybe local teens, etc. Amazon probably does not. Yes, the bottom line ($) is really important when you are trying to pay bills, but your community is also important. They are the ones who rally around when times are tough. Just a thought.
Agreed. I buy local as much as I can, including directly from farmers, but there are certain things we just CANNOT find here, especially in stores and especially being rural. (Though I will say I never EVER buy food from Amazon.)
What if the only "local" supermarket is someplace like Walmart? There's not even produce from my state in my local Walmart. We do have some local meats, diary, and eggs from our state there. It sounds like she is growing most of what she needs anyway.
Mistake #0 - missing out on making new friends during the pick up process. Be friendly, you might meet a local bee keeper or somebody who growing / raises locally.
Yes! Great point! I love to visit at pick ups since so many of the people have similar interests and values. It’s definitely a social event. Unless the weather is bad… then we just hustle through it. 😅
The jars are useful for items you use up quickly but remind your viewers that they are not airtight. Flour in the gallon, if you make bread daily ... yes. Corn kernels in the gallon if you don't eat a lot of popcorn ... no.
I love Azure. My drop is 5 minutes from my house and it delivers 2x/month, so I feel very blessed. That said, a couple additional tips: don’t assume everything is cheaper. I check prices when I’m at stores and compare the price per oz. or per lb., depending on the item. Costco is sometimes cheaper for the same item, if that is an option for you. Also, if you drive far for your drop, factor in the cost of gas when comparing prices, as that is becoming a bigger expenditure every day. And lastly, some drops charge a delivery fee and some don’t, so just be aware of that as well when determining if it’s worth it to you.
Thank you for adding those tips! I completely agree. I don't buy some things like out-of-season produce from Azure because of the cost. However, for us, we don't have any alternatives other than Walmart, so sometimes we purchase from Azure out of convenience and availability as well.
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse good point. Yes, it’s about what you have access to to compare if it’s worth it or not for items you usually buy. And that’s different for everyone. And factoring convenience, distance to drop point (gas) and everything else to know what’s the best value. In my comparisons, Azure often is cheaper, but not always. Here’s a tip: keep a price notebook with you to take to grocery stores to compare prices on items you buy regularly. On the Azure site, most items have a drop-down box for prices depending on the quantity. So for instance, rice has different per ounce or per pound prices depending on the quantity purchased. I will write all options down with the unit prices on the items I buy most of, then when I go to Walmart, Costco, or other stores, I can compare the per unit value there. HTH someone out there. Prices are getting CRAZY, so anything we can do to stretch the food budget is worth it to me.
@@ysterling5947 last I checked (a couple of months ago), organic quinoa was cheaper at Costco than Azure. That’s off the top of my head. And that’s at Costco’s regular price. If something is on sale at Costco, it’s probably going to be cheaper than Azure at that time. I just always compare prices, especially now, when they are constantly changing. That said, I’ve found that for me, Azure is usually cheaper.
I’m in! I started using Azure with our community drop a year ago when everything got crazy and it was an absolute lifesaver! Not just with the happenings of the world, but also welcomed our third baby so it made getting good food for my family SO MUCH EASIER! Thank you!
I’m addicted to filling my azure cart but have yet to actually send the order! I even have a drop right by my house! Love the company and this video! :)
Take advantage that it’s close to your house little by little you will stock enough that you don’t have to be driving to often to stores you can make small orders don’t have to by big bills
@@MarkFaust One of the plants did burn and YES it is all deliberate. That was one of Azures plants but they have many more. Two planes crashed into food warehouses within 4 days of each other. The USA had over 22 food processing plants from August of 2021 up until April 24, 2022. In the years prior, 2019 had two. 2020 was zero. Actually food processing plants as well as warehouses have burned all across the globe. The evil powers that be are deliberately creating this food shortage. They are literally starving the masses. 😢
I store my sourdough starter in a quart jar and pour into a bowl to feed to make bread. Now, thanks to you bringing it to my realization, I will use a half gal jar (which I already have) for both. One less dish to wash. Thanks!
I'm so glad I could introduce you to it! Azure is amazing. Also, I have another video on Azure that goes more in-depth into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you think link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
That is awesome! I tried to get them to come closer, but apparently we are too out of the way. Oh well, it feels that much more exciting when we have to travel to the "big city" to get our Azure order.😜
We just had our first Azure drop recently. It was so nice everyone worked together and the products are fantastic. Still trying to figure out ordering and planning in advance so helpful
Awesome! I also have another Azure video, as well as a video on how I plan for 3 months of supplies at a time, and one on how I store everything. Hopefully those will help as well!
I love the 1 gallon Azure Jars!!! They are sooooo much cheaper than Amazon or anywhere else. Yes you have to purchase the lids separately but still worth the money!
The company that makes the coconut aminos also makes a really good sweetener that my kids love on pancakes. It’s the coconut nectar. Really yummy. It’s thicker than syrup and I think my kids like that as well as the taste. We get it from azure.
Love shopping Azure! We started shopping with them when they only delivered to the PNW. We have lived a full time RV life for the past few years and ordering from Azure is something I have missed.
For the same price as one of those gallon sized jar and lids you could buy a gallon size jar of Mt Olive whole dill pickles and get the jar and lid for free.
Great idea for the 1/2 gln jars. I will be changing my sourdough in them. My boys love the honey and wait till it crystallizes before eating. I went back to my order and added the vanilla, thank you for showing your order.
I just got home from picking up my best friend's Azure order. I love this company so much. I admit I made mistake #3 today. I regretted not brining a hat on a bright and very warm day. 🥵🥵🥵
I'm in! Can't wait to make my first purchase! I looked through the cataloga few months ago and love their products but I forgot to finalize my order. Your videos and this giveaway will help me get the ball rolling! Thanks for the tips!
I didn’t think that they did a drop near me, but it took seeing your giveaway for me to look. There’s one in the next town over! Looking forward to ordering from them.
I am so grateful for your video about they 5 mistakes. I won’t make the mistake of filling my cart early thinking i was reserving my items. It’s so painful and discouraging to see one by one the items in my cart being flagged that they are out of stock. Your video will stop the heartache. Blessing!
I love wild rice. I add cooked wild rice to my cornbread thanksgiving stuffing. And Its great in soups like chicken mushroom soup. Wild rice and mushrooms are natural complements.
I also LOVE those storage jars! I've seen those raspberries in other drops and they were separated and gorgeous. I buy the pieces because I buy them for jam & smoothies and I'm breaking them up anyways, so I don't need perfect berries. When I get home, I break out some into individual packets for smoothies and put the rest in the freezer for when I make jam. One error that may not have happened to you as your last name is somewhat unique and your personal drop areas look to be pretty separated. My drop goes by first names and our areas are along a wall pretty close together. There are 2 of my first name in my drop, and I have accidentally gotten her items mixed with mine. I now am very careful picking up my boxes to check the full name listed. Found this by getting to the car and opening boxes to put frozen / fridge in cooler and padded bag - tore a bit open and didn't recognize the item. Checked the full name, and sure enough, not mine. Back to the load zone and very embarrassedly put her partly torn open box in her stack and notified the drop coordinator about the error and apologized for opening her box. So, yea - double check the full name on every item as you pick it up to go to the car and know exactly how many boxes in your order from the confirmation email. Not everyone helping is careful. If it hadn't been a cold item, I may not have found it until I got home - a 45-minute drive away.
I'm in! I was working on my order while listening to your video. I think I finally found someone that can help me by going to pick the order up and help in my place. Finally! Praise God!
Thanks for the tips! A tip for you if your frozen items melt together again you can spread them out on baking sheets and re-freeze that way. Once they are frozen you can re-bag them. 🤓
We have a 30 minute drive. Purchased frozen raspberries and other berries but it was winter time. Below freezing temps. The berries came frozen individually, which makes using them super nice.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I also just made another Azure haul video and I give a tour of my cellar and our year's worth of food storage. Here is that link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/oJkQ2UO5_V4/v-deo.html
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Also, I have another Azure video that goes more in-depth into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I usually watch videos about everything scratch-made and wonder why I have never come across your channel before now. I was led here by the Azure standard website suggested videos and I am really glad I came here. I have never used Azure standard before but have always wanted to try them. Thank you for showing your five biggest mistakes because it made me realize that I need to plan things out a little better. I was only placing a relatively small order thinking it would give me a chance to see how everything works. Also, I would be on my own to pick things up because my son and husband were not going to be available to go with me. I am disabled and would not be able to carry heavy things to other people's areas and continue to get back in line until the truck is empty. I could definitely help out some but my mobility is very limited. Also, our cutoff date is in three days and I have noticed that there are already a few things on my list that may not be available. So I have decided to postpone my order for now and place a larger order later when one or both of my guys can come with me. Thank you so much for your video and I really am looking forward to becoming part of the Azure family. May God always Bless you with good health, safety, and prosperity in all you do. ~SuzyJC-in-Central-Southeastern-Ohio_11.04.2023~
I'm IN! I am literally less than 2 minutes away from the Azure Stop! Soooo LUCKY! This is the first time I have seen your channel. Looking forward to seeing all of your videos!
I’m in! Thank you for this fantastic video! I’ve had several things sitting in my azure cart for the last couple months but have been on the fence about actually ordering. Adding more to my cart and ordering next month!
Hello Staci from our farm in New Hampshire! Brand new to your channel. Thanks so much for sharing about Azure. I have their 2015 catalog. That was the last time I tried to find a drop ship point in New Hampshire, but that looks like it is improving. Those half gallon jars are practical. I have Ball wide mouth 1/2 gallon jars because I can vacuum seal them, but they can be a challenge to get into. You may smile when I tell you that I am an Original Mother Earther. We had drop ships from Erwon in the 1970s. I still remember that a gallon glass jar holds 12 lbs of honey! I am happy to see this service. Back then, we did not order anything refrigerated or frozen. Again, thank you for this helpful video. I look forward to following your channel. ~ Diane
😊Thank you for sharing. I watched this video before I purchased from azure for the first time. I have now ordered 3 times and wanted to rewatch your tips now that I have been through it. My only tip I would add…your truck may not come when it is scheduled when you pick you stop. Mine has never come Monday night at 6:45 like it says. It has come on a wed and Thursday in the middle of the day. SO THE TIP…if you work full time have a back up plan as to who can go get your order for you🤦♀️
Oh that's nice! I never have got a notification... but then again I get so many emails, maybe they have tried and I never noticed. 😂 Good to know they offer that!
I've just signed up for Azure. I'm pleasantly surprised because the drop-off location is only 3 miles from my house. I'm going to make sure it's still a drop-off location before I place an order. I hope so! Between Azure and Thrive Market I'll have some really nice products. I don't like Thrive's autoship option because once you use it it's hard to go back to regular ordering. When I have solid blocks of frozen products I gently drop the whole package onto the floor from a couple of feet up. (I'd recommend the garage floor so you don't break any tile if you have it in your kitchen.) You can wipe off any dirt that's on the bag after it's been on the floor. If you drop it from too high off of the floor or throw it down instead of gently dropping it you might make a tear in the bag. If you do, you can put the food into smaller freezer bags or cartons.
When you shop with Azure place your order of the items you want as soon as you shop the site and if there is something else you need or want just add that item to your order. If you don't sit on your cart you can get the items you want that are in stock when you shop originally.
Unfortunately when you place your order that stock is not reserved for you. The system only reserves the inventory at your cutoff time. This is why some people get frustrated because their items go out of stock.
Oh wow! That sounds like a time consuming way to do the drops! Last month we had about 30 people picking up, and from pull in to everyone being loaded up and truck ready to pull out was about 20-25 minutes. Typically we just do the pull and shout method. Lol. If someone had a big pickup they get as close to the truck as possible, and people learn their name pretty quick and we daisy chain stuff to their vehicle (last month someone bought 31 50 lb. Bags of food). But some of our people aren't physically able to do the lifting either, so maybe that is why we just kind of pitch in if we can. 🤷♀️
thats how we do our drop. we have 2 or 3 at the back of the truck and shout names. if you arent there we have a firemans line and just place on the ground. we used to take the time to put by name in piles but then folks were being lazy and not showing on time, and it isnt fair for those who are there on time to help unload the truck.so now it just goes on the ground and you would have to look for it. most people on my drop dont help. we have a pretty big drop plus we havent been able toget most of the stuff we order for the last 4 months. we are on the east coast, so it is like we are the last of the deliveries.
I always like seeing what other people are getting on Azure. It sometimes reminds me of things I purchase regularly that may be cheaper or better quality from Azure so I can check that out on my next Azure order.
Thank you!! This has been so helpful! I've been wanting to start with Azure, but unsure how it all works! 30 min to our drop location,, so not too difficult! I'm off to watch your other videos!!
I've only recently heard about Azure and I would love to start purchasing from there!! Finding natural things in stores can be so difficult and also it's quite a trek to get from my house to those stores😂
So glad I found this video today. Your tip on ordering the largest quantity category is very smart! Also, I will absolutely be trying your Lara bar recipe, thank you! Subscribed!
In several west coast states, there's a WinCo that has fairly competitive prices for dry goods. One of the employees mentioned you can order stuff in bulk, and get it in a few days as well. I haven't actually done this personally, and something else they told me wrt their online web site didn't pan out, so check first personally.
Awesome! I wish they would come here, but we are too far off the route. Oh well, it makes it that much more exciting when we have to make the drive to pick up our goodies!
So, if there's a sale item, it's actually beneficial to check out early! That sale price is locked in once yoy check out, but your aren't charged until the item ships, so it works out. Also, sometimes the price of an item will go down after it's in your cart. So, before checking out, check the price on the website and compare it to the price in your cart. It may be cheaper, so! Remove the item from your cart, and re enter it into your cart to get the cheaper price. Total game changer.
Awesome! I also have another Azure video that goes more into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
That is true about keeping track of what you actually receive at the drop point. Twice I ordered 55 gallon drums and didn't get them but they were charged to me. Now I make sure I get every item. The driver told me that those heavy types of items get taken off if the weight of everyone's order gets too heavy for the truck.
Our family have been ordering from Azure for a few yrs. I only order about every 4 months. Due to the distance we have to drive to get our order.(1.25 hours one way). They are such a great company
oh man and i missed it i wont ever miss anything else i subbed to all today yay glad to be a new sub i am just placing an order so i figure i better watch this
I’m in!!! We have a 19 month old and an 5 1/2 month pregnant with our second all while living in a urban/rural area of charleston, SC creating our little homestead(within an HOA!) I have been looking to shop on Azure Standard and your tips are just what I need!! Thank you for your video and guidance!
Congrats! And that is so awesome that you are starting your homestead and not letting the HOA stand in your way. I really believe that homesteading starts in the kitchen anyway, and we all have one of those! Also, glad you found the video helpful!
I’m in! Thank you for the information. I have never had anyone explain Azure more clearly. As a family of 11 now that my mama is living with them. Ordering in bulk is sooooo important and the quality of food is so good. I absolutely love the jars!!! Thank you again for the info! This is the first video of yours I have seen and I am subscribing for sure.
Yay! Your welcome, I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Buying in bulk is such an amazing money saver for big families. Good luck on the giveaway!
I'm so glad it was helpful! I also have another Azure video that goes more into the process, as well as gives some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I have been dreaming of making a huge order for years. June my dreams of ordering a years supply of certain items comes true. Thank you Jesus. I'm In!!!
Listening to this made me nostalgic for the days when I was a part of a pre-order co-op. It's essentially the same thing. Even the video footage was almost identical, with the kids helping out. I loved it. Thank you for posting it. One comment to make, though, regarding your desire to not shop at local supermarkets/markets/shops, keep in mind that these local businesses employ your neighbors, your children's friend's parents, maybe local teens, etc. Amazon probably does not. Yes, the bottom line ($) is really important when you are trying to pay bills, but your community is also important. They are the ones who rally around when times are tough. Just a thought.
Agreed. I buy local as much as I can, including directly from farmers, but there are certain things we just CANNOT find here, especially in stores and especially being rural. (Though I will say I never EVER buy food from Amazon.)
What if the only "local" supermarket is someplace like Walmart? There's not even produce from my state in my local Walmart. We do have some local meats, diary, and eggs from our state there. It sounds like she is growing most of what she needs anyway.
Mistake #0 - missing out on making new friends during the pick up process. Be friendly, you might meet a local bee keeper or somebody who growing / raises locally.
Yes! Great point! I love to visit at pick ups since so many of the people have similar interests and values. It’s definitely a social event. Unless the weather is bad… then we just hustle through it. 😅
The jars are useful for items you use up quickly but remind your viewers that they are not airtight. Flour in the gallon, if you make bread daily ... yes. Corn kernels in the gallon if you don't eat a lot of popcorn ... no.
I use the 1/2 gallon sized jars to hold a dozen water glassed eggs with a sheet of plastic wrap to seal the jars.
@@OvcharkaShepherd That's a good idea. I water seal glassed eggs.
I love Azure. My drop is 5 minutes from my house and it delivers 2x/month, so I feel very blessed. That said, a couple additional tips: don’t assume everything is cheaper. I check prices when I’m at stores and compare the price per oz. or per lb., depending on the item. Costco is sometimes cheaper for the same item, if that is an option for you. Also, if you drive far for your drop, factor in the cost of gas when comparing prices, as that is becoming a bigger expenditure every day. And lastly, some drops charge a delivery fee and some don’t, so just be aware of that as well when determining if it’s worth it to you.
Thank you for adding those tips! I completely agree. I don't buy some things like out-of-season produce from Azure because of the cost. However, for us, we don't have any alternatives other than Walmart, so sometimes we purchase from Azure out of convenience and availability as well.
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse good point. Yes, it’s about what you have access to to compare if it’s worth it or not for items you usually buy. And that’s different for everyone. And factoring convenience, distance to drop point (gas) and everything else to know what’s the best value. In my comparisons, Azure often is cheaper, but not always. Here’s a tip: keep a price notebook with you to take to grocery stores to compare prices on items you buy regularly. On the Azure site, most items have a drop-down box for prices depending on the quantity. So for instance, rice has different per ounce or per pound prices depending on the quantity purchased. I will write all options down with the unit prices on the items I buy most of, then when I go to Walmart, Costco, or other stores, I can compare the per unit value there. HTH someone out there. Prices are getting CRAZY, so anything we can do to stretch the food budget is worth it to me.
Any specific items you've seen that are cheaper elsewhere?
@@ysterling5947 last I checked (a couple of months ago), organic quinoa was cheaper at Costco than Azure. That’s off the top of my head. And that’s at Costco’s regular price. If something is on sale at Costco, it’s probably going to be cheaper than Azure at that time. I just always compare prices, especially now, when they are constantly changing. That said, I’ve found that for me, Azure is usually cheaper.
@@lauram1145 I will be looking closer at that! So excited to start. Yah bless you.
I’m in! I started using Azure with our community drop a year ago when everything got crazy and it was an absolute lifesaver! Not just with the happenings of the world, but also welcomed our third baby so it made getting good food for my family SO MUCH EASIER! Thank you!
Yes! I started buying from Azure when I only had little babies at home and I LOVED not having to go into a store!
I’m addicted to filling my azure cart but have yet to actually send the order! I even have a drop right by my house! Love the company and this video! :)
Ha, I know what you mean! Once you place that first order though you will be hooked. Thank you!
Take advantage that it’s close to your house little by little you will stock enough that you don’t have to be driving to often to stores you can make small orders don’t have to by big bills
Didn't Azure get burned down a few days ago? This food shortage seems deliberate to me.
@@MarkFaust One of the plants did burn and YES it is all deliberate. That was one of Azures plants but they have many more. Two planes crashed into food warehouses within 4 days of each other. The USA had over 22 food processing plants from August of 2021 up until April 24, 2022. In the years prior, 2019 had two. 2020 was zero. Actually food processing plants as well as warehouses have burned all across the globe. The evil powers that be are deliberately creating this food shortage. They are literally starving the masses. 😢
@@MarkFaustIdk about the burning but it IS absolutely deliberate. So many, even now in 2023, refuse to see it.
I store my sourdough starter in a quart jar and pour into a bowl to feed to make bread. Now, thanks to you bringing it to my realization, I will use a half gal jar (which I already have) for both. One less dish to wash. Thanks!
Perfect, glad you found the video helpful!
I had no idea this type of service was available! This is so exciting
I'm so glad I could introduce you to it! Azure is amazing. Also, I have another video on Azure that goes more in-depth into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you think link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I feel very blessed that we have an Azure drop 5 minutes from my home. They have so many amazing products. I'm in👋
That is awesome! I tried to get them to come closer, but apparently we are too out of the way. Oh well, it feels that much more exciting when we have to travel to the "big city" to get our Azure order.😜
I’m in!:)
I’m blessed to have an Azure drop in my driveway 😉
We just had our first Azure drop recently. It was so nice everyone worked together and the products are fantastic. Still trying to figure out ordering and planning in advance so helpful
Awesome! I also have another Azure video, as well as a video on how I plan for 3 months of supplies at a time, and one on how I store everything. Hopefully those will help as well!
I love the 1 gallon Azure Jars!!! They are sooooo much cheaper than Amazon or anywhere else. Yes you have to purchase the lids separately but still worth the money!
Where do u buy non plastic non aluminum lids for those jars
@@yoginarasimha I purchase the Azure Lids 😇.
The company that makes the coconut aminos also makes a really good sweetener that my kids love on pancakes. It’s the coconut nectar. Really yummy. It’s thicker than syrup and I think my kids like that as well as the taste. We get it from azure.
Oh, good to know, thank you!
Love shopping Azure! We started shopping with them when they only delivered to the PNW. We have lived a full time RV life for the past few years and ordering from Azure is something I have missed.
Yes! That's awesome that you got to experience RV living though, that is something that has always intrigued me!
We just picked up our first Azure order today. So exciting! We have a long drive too, but I think it's going to be worth it. I'm in!
Yay! I think it's completely worth it, but we do try to only place an order every 3 months, so that helps!
Just used them for the first time and am so excited to swap everything over to them, the drop is 5 minutes from my house so blessed with that!
Oh, how nice!! And yes, I keep finding more and more things that they carry!
For the same price as one of those gallon sized jar and lids you could buy a gallon size jar of Mt Olive whole dill pickles and get the jar and lid for free.
Well not really because we would never buy store bought pickles, so it would be a cost either way. The jars are very cheap from Azure!
Great idea for the 1/2 gln jars. I will be changing my sourdough in them. My boys love the honey and wait till it crystallizes before eating. I went back to my order and added the vanilla, thank you for showing your order.
Yes, those jars are perfect! How funny that they like it crystalized!
I'm In!! We just started with Azure and already love it!
Perfect!
I am just starting to consider using azure. Thank you for these videos!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
I just got home from picking up my best friend's Azure order. I love this company so much. I admit I made mistake #3 today. I regretted not brining a hat on a bright and very warm day. 🥵🥵🥵
I'm in! Can't wait to make my first purchase! I looked through the cataloga few months ago and love their products but I forgot to finalize my order. Your videos and this giveaway will help me get the ball rolling! Thanks for the tips!
Perfect! Once you place your first order you will be hooked!
I needed this! I’ve wanted to do an Azure order forever but don’t know how to buy for so many people and make it worth it
I'm glad you found this helpful! Hopefully the freebie that I emailed out is a help as well.
I didn’t think that they did a drop near me, but it took seeing your giveaway for me to look. There’s one in the next town over! Looking forward to ordering from them.
Same here I was so excited to see that they have a drop off not even thirty minutes from my house
Perfect! I'm glad this video was helpful!
I am so grateful for your video about they 5 mistakes. I won’t make the mistake of filling my cart early thinking i was reserving my items. It’s so painful and discouraging to see one by one the items in my cart being flagged that they are out of stock. Your video will stop the heartache. Blessing!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
I love wild rice. I add cooked wild rice to my cornbread thanksgiving stuffing. And Its great in soups like chicken mushroom soup. Wild rice and mushrooms are natural complements.
I love Azure Standard for our family! It has changed our grocery shopping immensely! And we're eating so much healthier
Yes! Azure is amazing!
I love seeing what other families order; there are so many new products to try.
Me too! I keep discovering new things that they carry!
I’m so glad I watched this before I place my order!
Oh good! I'm glad it was helpful.
I love Azure!! Been using them for about 16 years. ❤️
Wow, that's awesome!
Great tips when shopping Azure Standard. I've been a customer for 20 plus years and your helpful advice is spot on!
Thank you! And wow, I thought I was a long-time customer, that's great!
Thank you for the info! My family is making the transition to being more self sufficient and this helps a lot!
So glad it was helpful!
I also LOVE those storage jars! I've seen those raspberries in other drops and they were separated and gorgeous. I buy the pieces because I buy them for jam & smoothies and I'm breaking them up anyways, so I don't need perfect berries. When I get home, I break out some into individual packets for smoothies and put the rest in the freezer for when I make jam.
One error that may not have happened to you as your last name is somewhat unique and your personal drop areas look to be pretty separated. My drop goes by first names and our areas are along a wall pretty close together. There are 2 of my first name in my drop, and I have accidentally gotten her items mixed with mine. I now am very careful picking up my boxes to check the full name listed. Found this by getting to the car and opening boxes to put frozen / fridge in cooler and padded bag - tore a bit open and didn't recognize the item. Checked the full name, and sure enough, not mine. Back to the load zone and very embarrassedly put her partly torn open box in her stack and notified the drop coordinator about the error and apologized for opening her box.
So, yea - double check the full name on every item as you pick it up to go to the car and know exactly how many boxes in your order from the confirmation email. Not everyone helping is careful. If it hadn't been a cold item, I may not have found it until I got home - a 45-minute drive away.
Oh no! Yes, doing it by last name seems silly, but glad you caught it.
I'm in!
I was working on my order while listening to your video. I think I finally found someone that can help me by going to pick the order up and help in my place. Finally! Praise God!
Oh perfect!! 👏
Thanks for the tips! A tip for you if your frozen items melt together again you can spread them out on baking sheets and re-freeze that way. Once they are frozen you can re-bag them. 🤓
Great idea, thank you!
We have a 30 minute drive. Purchased frozen raspberries and other berries but it was winter time. Below freezing temps. The berries came frozen individually, which makes using them super nice.
Great to hear! I will definitely bring a cooler next time.
I wish I had found you last year. Thank you very educational information.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I also just made another Azure haul video and I give a tour of my cellar and our year's worth of food storage. Here is that link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/oJkQ2UO5_V4/v-deo.html
I’m in!
Thanks for sharing such useful information! I’m new to Azure but I sure am loving it!!
Great! I'm so glad you found it helpful!
This is so helpful! I’ve looked into Azure and found the closest drop! However, I have no idea where to start! Thank you!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Also, I have another Azure video that goes more in-depth into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I usually watch videos about everything scratch-made and wonder why I have never come across your channel before now. I was led here by the Azure standard website suggested videos and I am really glad I came here. I have never used Azure standard before but have always wanted to try them. Thank you for showing your five biggest mistakes because it made me realize that I need to plan things out a little better. I was only placing a relatively small order thinking it would give me a chance to see how everything works. Also, I would be on my own to pick things up because my son and husband were not going to be available to go with me. I am disabled and would not be able to carry heavy things to other people's areas and continue to get back in line until the truck is empty. I could definitely help out some but my mobility is very limited. Also, our cutoff date is in three days and I have noticed that there are already a few things on my list that may not be available. So I have decided to postpone my order for now and place a larger order later when one or both of my guys can come with me. Thank you so much for your video and I really am looking forward to becoming part of the Azure family. May God always Bless you with good health, safety, and prosperity in all you do.
~SuzyJC-in-Central-Southeastern-Ohio_11.04.2023~
I’m so glad you found this helpful! ❤️
I have been looking at ordering from azure for a while! Great video!
Perfect! You will love ordering from them! ❤️
I'm IN! I am literally less than 2 minutes away from the Azure Stop! Soooo LUCKY! This is the first time I have seen your channel. Looking forward to seeing all of your videos!
I’m in! Thank you for this fantastic video! I’ve had several things sitting in my azure cart for the last couple months but have been on the fence about actually ordering. Adding more to my cart and ordering next month!
Perfect! You will be hooked once you do!
Hello Staci from our farm in New Hampshire! Brand new to your channel. Thanks so much for sharing about Azure. I have their 2015 catalog. That was the last time I tried to find a drop ship point in New Hampshire, but that looks like it is improving. Those half gallon jars are practical. I have Ball wide mouth 1/2 gallon jars because I can vacuum seal them, but they can be a challenge to get into. You may smile when I tell you that I am an Original Mother Earther. We had drop ships from Erwon in the 1970s. I still remember that a gallon glass jar holds 12 lbs of honey! I am happy to see this service. Back then, we did not order anything refrigerated or frozen. Again, thank you for this helpful video. I look forward to following your channel. ~ Diane
Thank you! I just did my first Azure order and picked it up Monday and I loved it!
Awesome!
I’ve tried Azur Standard for the first time this month. I was super happy with how everything went and the quality products that I received.
Yay! So good to hear you had a great experience!
I understand the desire to stay away from the grocery store, but why would you order from amazon rather than support a local business?
There are not any local businesses where we live that sell many of the things we purchase. I also don’t consider Walmart (our only store) “local.”
😊Thank you for sharing. I watched this video before I purchased from azure for the first time.
I have now ordered 3 times and wanted to rewatch your tips now that I have been through it.
My only tip I would add…your truck may not come when it is scheduled when you pick you stop. Mine has never come Monday night at 6:45 like it says. It has come on a wed and Thursday in the middle of the day. SO THE TIP…if you work full time have a back up plan as to who can go get your order for you🤦♀️
I’m glad you found it helpful! And yes, I agree. I actually listed that in my other Azure video. My deliveries lately have not been consistent either.
We get an email or text from Azure when something we order goes out of stock-so helpful! It comes the day or so before our order deadline.
Oh that's nice! I never have got a notification... but then again I get so many emails, maybe they have tried and I never noticed. 😂 Good to know they offer that!
First time viewer. Information packed video thanks for sharing
I've just signed up for Azure. I'm pleasantly surprised because the drop-off location is only 3 miles from my house. I'm going to make sure it's still a drop-off location before I place an order. I hope so!
Between Azure and Thrive Market I'll have some really nice products. I don't like Thrive's autoship option because once you use it it's hard to go back to regular ordering.
When I have solid blocks of frozen products I gently drop the whole package onto the floor from a couple of feet up. (I'd recommend the garage floor so you don't break any tile if you have it in your kitchen.) You can wipe off any dirt that's on the bag after it's been on the floor. If you drop it from too high off of the floor or throw it down instead of gently dropping it you might make a tear in the bag. If you do, you can put the food into smaller freezer bags or cartons.
I am loving catching up on all your videos! Also love the idea of adding those glass storage jars!
I'm so glad you are enjoying them! And yes, the jars are amazing!
I’m in!
Love the frozen raspberry’s from azure. I put them in the blender and my kids think it’s ice cream! Just got the honey this past order to try!
Great! And yes, I love their frozen fruit.... just might have to use a mallet to break off chunks this time.😜
I am so excited we now have a drop that is close enough for us to make it worth while. I cannot wait to stock up
Yay!! You will love it!
I've been wanting to order for a while and now I feel more confident about what to pick. Thank you!
Perfect! I'm so glad you found this video helpful!
Thank you for the tips!! Put our first haul in yesterday. Great advice!!
I’m glad you found it helpful!
When you shop with Azure place your order of the items you want as soon as you shop the site and if there is something else you need or want just add that item to your order.
If you don't sit on your cart you can get the items you want that are in stock when you shop originally.
Unfortunately when you place your order that stock is not reserved for you. The system only reserves the inventory at your cutoff time. This is why some people get frustrated because their items go out of stock.
Thanks for sharing! We love azure and it’s always nice to see what other people get and learn new tips!
Yes! They are an amazing company!
Oh wow! That sounds like a time consuming way to do the drops! Last month we had about 30 people picking up, and from pull in to everyone being loaded up and truck ready to pull out was about 20-25 minutes. Typically we just do the pull and shout method. Lol. If someone had a big pickup they get as close to the truck as possible, and people learn their name pretty quick and we daisy chain stuff to their vehicle (last month someone bought 31 50 lb. Bags of food). But some of our people aren't physically able to do the lifting either, so maybe that is why we just kind of pitch in if we can. 🤷♀️
It actually goes very quickly!
thats how we do our drop. we have 2 or 3 at the back of the truck and shout names. if you arent there we have a firemans line and just place on the ground. we used to take the time to put by name in piles but then folks were being lazy and not showing on time, and it isnt fair for those who are there on time to help unload the truck.so now it just goes on the ground and you would have to look for it. most people on my drop dont help. we have a pretty big drop plus we havent been able toget most of the stuff we order for the last 4 months. we are on the east coast, so it is like we are the last of the deliveries.
I always like seeing what other people are getting on Azure. It sometimes reminds me of things I purchase regularly that may be cheaper or better quality from Azure so I can check that out on my next Azure order.
Yes! That spreadsheet and list should be in your inbox now!
Yes! Love this video!! I was just starting my crazy long list of what I could switch over to Azure! Great tips and advice.
Perfect!! I love that they carry such a wide variety of healthy food and products!
Lots of great info, thanks! Tell me more about your awesome fridge! :)
It is a Frigidaire Professional. We love it!
I feel so lucky to be able to support local by shopping with azure standard. ❤️
Yes! Azure is an amazing company!
I am in. Just found your channel tonight. Thank you for all the information.
I'm in, first time viewer! Very good info! Thanks!
Thank you for explaining what the items are and how you use them. Very informative.
I’m do glad you found it helpful!
Excellent explanation on the mistakes. I learned those as well on my first few orders. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I'm hoping I have learned my lesson and won't make them again! 😂
Love this video. Thank you for posting. I’ve always wanted to order, but never really understood how it worked.
I’m glad you liked this video! Make sure you watch my other Azure video too because it has more of the details for those that are new.
Thank you so much for the opportunity! We love Azure Standard. I have been shopping with them for about 10 years.
Awesome! And yes, they are amazing!
I just started using Azure about 6 months ago. I love that you can get so much more for your money.
Yes, they are amazing!
Thank you!! This has been so helpful! I've been wanting to start with Azure, but unsure how it all works! 30 min to our drop location,, so not too difficult! I'm off to watch your other videos!!
Perfect! Once you place your first order you will be hooked!
I've only recently heard about Azure and I would love to start purchasing from there!! Finding natural things in stores can be so difficult and also it's quite a trek to get from my house to those stores😂
Ha, I hear ya! I absolutely love ordering every thing I need and having it show up at one place where I can put it in my car and head back home!
I was just looking through Azure’s website this week- all of this is really good info!! Thank you!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
So glad I found this video today. Your tip on ordering the largest quantity category is very smart! Also, I will absolutely be trying your Lara bar recipe, thank you! Subscribed!
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for subscribing!
In several west coast states, there's a WinCo that has fairly competitive prices for dry goods. One of the employees mentioned you can order stuff in bulk, and get it in a few days as well. I haven't actually done this personally, and something else they told me wrt their online web site didn't pan out, so check first personally.
Yes! I actually have bulk ordered from WinCo when I lived in WA and had a great experience!
I’m in! Very excited to have found this post and that our Azure drop is so close! 👏🏽
Awesome! Good luck!
Yay!!! Thankyou for doing this! I just placed my first order and I am waiting for pickup date!! I am so excited!!!
I'm in!
Love Azure! Started my own drop to help bring them closer to me.
Awesome! I wish they would come here, but we are too far off the route. Oh well, it makes it that much more exciting when we have to make the drive to pick up our goodies!
So, if there's a sale item, it's actually beneficial to check out early! That sale price is locked in once yoy check out, but your aren't charged until the item ships, so it works out. Also, sometimes the price of an item will go down after it's in your cart. So, before checking out, check the price on the website and compare it to the price in your cart. It may be cheaper, so! Remove the item from your cart, and re enter it into your cart to get the cheaper price. Total game changer.
These are great tips!!
I’m in! I’ve been debating trying azure for a while now. So glad to have seen this video today!
Awesome! I also have another Azure video that goes more into the process and some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I’m in. I am thankful to be only 20 minutes away from my Azure drop location. I love ordering Azure Standard products.
Yes! We are a ways away from our drop, but it's worth it!
That is true about keeping track of what you actually receive at the drop point. Twice I ordered 55 gallon drums and didn't get them but they were charged to me. Now I make sure I get every item. The driver told me that those heavy types of items get taken off if the weight of everyone's order gets too heavy for the truck.
Oh interesting! Yes, I've never noticed anything missing, but definitely good to keep track!
I’m in. Thanks for sharing. New to Azure so I’m excited
This was so informative! This is exactly what I was looking for! And as for the giveaway...I am in! Thank you!
Our family have been ordering from Azure for a few yrs. I only order about every 4 months. Due to the distance we have to drive to get our order.(1.25 hours one way). They are such a great company
Same here. It's 1.5 hours away so this is one of the reasons we only order once or twice each year. We sure love shopping with them though!
We just placed our first order and I ordered the half gallon jars too! One is specifically for our sourdough starter too- lol! Great minds 😉 I’m in!
Oh, that's awesome!
oh man and i missed it i wont ever miss anything else i subbed to all today yay glad to be a new sub i am just placing an order so i figure i better watch this
Thank you for subscribing! I took a little break, but am back to producing weekly content and hope to do more giveaways soon.
I love your helpful hints about azure. I recently found out about this. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! I just put out a new Azure video and cellar tour today! ua-cam.com/video/oJkQ2UO5_V4/v-deo.html
I've been eyeing Azure for a long time, but scared to make a mistake. Thanks for the tips!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! You will be love ordering from them!
I’m in!!! We have a 19 month old and an 5 1/2 month pregnant with our second all while living in a urban/rural area of charleston, SC creating our little homestead(within an HOA!) I have been looking to shop on Azure Standard and your tips are just what I need!! Thank you for your video and guidance!
Congrats! And that is so awesome that you are starting your homestead and not letting the HOA stand in your way. I really believe that homesteading starts in the kitchen anyway, and we all have one of those! Also, glad you found the video helpful!
I'm excited to hear someone pronounce their name correctly! I only learned it from talking to them on the phone.
😂 Yes! We have been shopping with them for a very long time, but I remember not knowing how to pronounce it as well.
I’m in! Thank you for the information. I have never had anyone explain Azure more clearly. As a family of 11 now that my mama is living with them. Ordering in bulk is sooooo important and the quality of food is so good. I absolutely love the jars!!! Thank you again for the info! This is the first video of yours I have seen and I am subscribing for sure.
Yay! Your welcome, I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Buying in bulk is such an amazing money saver for big families. Good luck on the giveaway!
Azure has been a blessing to our family - this was a great video - lots of great tips 🙂
Thank you, I'm so glad you found it helpful! And yes, Azure is amazing!
I’ve been wanting to try Azure standard and can’t wait now with these tips you have given!
Yay! I'm so glad you found them helpful!
Azure is awesome! Can’t wait to try it out. I’ve heard about it from a friend and they have so much of what we need!
Great!! Yes, I love ordering from them. And I keep discovering new things that they carry!
Great video. You get things I have never seen on the site. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad I could introduce you to some new products!
This is really helpful! I’ve been wanting to place an order with Azure for so long!
I'm so glad it was helpful! I also have another Azure video that goes more into the process, as well as gives some additional tips. I'll leave you the link! ua-cam.com/video/T5bDa65cVNM/v-deo.html
I’m in- picked up my first order last week
I have been dreaming of making a huge order for years. June my dreams of ordering a years supply of certain items comes true. Thank you Jesus. I'm In!!!
So exciting!! 👏
I totally didnt think about that sales flyer tip. But the adding to cart and changing quantity tip will be super helpful.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful!
I have been wanting to sign up for Azure for a while now. I love seeing everyone’s deals and goodies from them.
You will be hooked once you do!