Keep up the good work, the pantry is fabulous. I've faced a lot of criticism over the years for stocking up my pantry. I mostly get that I'm buying too much by buying sale items that I consistently use and just buy it when you need it. Luckily I don't care what people say and my pantry has come to the rescue time and again. I survived hurricane Sandy, unemployment, high food prices, shortages, etc. all because of my pantry. The security of knowing we have food is a great relief in these troubled times.
I grew up that way. Blizzards where you could be snowed in for a couple of weeks, unexpected expenses, job changes, moving .... Nice to have food security.
I feel you my family thinks I am nuts and paranoid but when the freeze hit us here in Texas and my brother got his all electric home knocked out he called and TOLD me bringing family to me cause I have a backup woodstove and food like he is entitled to my hard work . You wouldn’t believe how mad he got when I said don’t come empty handed bring blankets and pillows will set you up in our shed building for night sleeping so bring blow up matress’s mom sleeping with me and my kids not giving up their bed for you. For years I begged him to grab a lot out here for bad times get a shed he poopooed me as nuts now is to late as all the cheap tax seized raw land is gone as west coast east coast people running to get away from the blue states have bought them up and doing what I begged brother to do years ago
I keep old towels and old t-shirts for rags. Old shower curtains work for ground cover outside when hubby is working on the car. Old plastic table cloths work for floor covering when painting. I try to reuse when possible.
I have been setting up preps now for about 4 years. It's not panic buying and I don't buy out everything. I purchase a little over time. I turned one of our bedrooms into a prep room with a locking system on the bedroom door. My husband and brother didn't really support this. They pretty much thought I was nuts. BUT, then we were hit with (Louisiana) a rare snow storm, polar vortex, ice storm, two back-to-back hurricanes (Laura and Delta). We were in ground zero and both hurricane eyes passed right over us. Then we got to enjoy flooding and COVID. Supplies could not get into Southwest Louisiana for quite some time. Our area was without electricity for 11.5 days. Some areas for almost two months. We are in a logging town and thousands upon thousands of trees fell EVERYWHERE. I think the trees did more damage than the incredable winds. Four huge oak trees fell on top of my brothers home. During the disasters, my hubby and I, my neighbor and brother stayed in our home. It was like one big disaster slumber party for all 11.5 days. I had a Generac, they didn't. Because I had water, internet, wireless, electric, gas and food, suddenly I was the hero!!! They don't think I'm so nuts now!!! I think we have a lot of new preppers now too. LOL!!!
Thank you, Leisa...I think your pantry is far superior to a Pinterest-Worthy one. Those mostly wouldn't feed their respective family's for more than a week or two at most. Yours shows dedication, hard work, planning and the love you have for your family.
Beautiful pantry! I use the smallest spare bedroom as our walk in pantry! I just started canning so I'm learning! I just canned chicken legs after I watched your video! My focus for canning has been meats! I think I beat you on the toilet paper. The last time I counted I think I had nearly 500 rolls! I stock food and toilet paper for my husband and I, my parents, my sisters and brother, one niece that lives nearly. No matter how much I've asked that they stock food it has fallen on deaf ears! Thank you for sharing!
I love spending time in my pantry. Early mornings before everyone wakes I'm in there starting bread, taking inventory, starting extracts or ferments. I love my pantry that we have worked so hard on. It's been a long time in the making but the last year and a half has been more purposeful on keeping a stock of items we use. Thanks for sharing your pantry 😊
I had a small bedroom that I used and I called it Mom's Mart! Living with my daughter now and we have a good start on a decent size pantry. Well worth the peace of mind it provides.
I agree with you creating a pantry will take years. You also learn so much about what you do and don't use. When I shop now its not during winter so during the warmer weather when I do shop at least a third of what I buy is just to back fill my extended pantry. Unlike you I only stock to last 3 months to a year, depending on what it is. Most people here in the UK do not stock a pantry they are too used to going the supermarket at least once a week, which to me is living hand to mouth I want some security. Due to the lockdowns last year a lot of people here in the UK have reconsidered their thoughts. As my extended pantry shares the room with my sewing stuff I get to spend hours a week up there.
Amazing! I'm so glad you shared. I have my own grocery store as well. It's my happy place. I can't thank you enough for what you do. I don't think you realize what an impact you have on all of us. You gave me the courage to start canning. When we go out to eat, all I do is add up how many pints of ugly chicken I could have put up on my shelves for the cost of that meal. My man just laughs. He gets me.
Well!! It's Feb. 2023 and I don't tell you things haven't gotten better. I enjoyed looking at your pantry. I started my pantry in 2022. I needed to see what a real storage looks like! I feel better about my progress! Thanks for sharing! I feel so much better! I am smiling now!
I started my pantry storage years ago while listening to Glenn Beck . I love yours & mine as well. It's all about being prepared ,protected & provided for. Thank you Lisa 😊
Your hard working pantry is a thing of beauty! All I see is potential. I wish everyone understood how good it feels to have the security of being well stocked. I can’t imagine being without my back ups to my back ups!
Pantry goals for sure. I gotta little bit of pantry envy, but its all good, keeps me motivated. I've told my husband this is my goal. What outside people don't see is you guys do have 3 grands that you do give to. Our big pantry rack in our room because our room is typically the coldest room in the house. Kids came to me last week and said ma we're OUT of mayo. I laughed and said NOPE, look under the end table. Sure enough 2 big jugs of mayo and 1 Miracle Whip. If we get ice (which is normal for my area of NC) we're not going anywhere till its gone. I'm learning to not being nice. I tell my friends hurricanes or other bad storms are coming and to prepare in plenty of time. If they don't not my problem anymore. I have to worry about our 5. If my mom moves out here then I will prepare for 6.
That's how I feel about my pantry, I'll just sit in there and look around, giving my self a good pat! There's a sense of calm in there, Thanks again for sharing your pantry! 😊😍🤗🤗
Where I use to live I tried to talk to my neighbors about storing extra food and needed items. I tried to encourage them to grow some of their food. They all basically said if anything happens they would just come over to my house. I am now more careful about sharing about my pantry with others.
Love your pantry. I’m older,76, but I encourage all my friends to stock up. Even if we can get out, it might not be safe or easy to do so. Not having to leave our house might be critical. Some do stock, some refuse to listen but I try
When there is no electricity you will appreciate having the sewing machine! Have you added more support to the floor for all the weight? I remember when I put in my home they asked me if I had and rooms or areas where I needed to do that...they said even for a fish tank.
Do not apologize for being prepared! So many people do not think a problem will ever occur. If we are wrong , it was an expensive hobby. If they are wrong, they starve or go without.
Thank you for sharing your pantry. I am so relieved to see someone else has one like me that is not pintrest ready. Mine is very similar only in our basement
You have an amazing pantry. There are only two of us however my Son, DIL, & Granddaughter live 3.5 miles away. My DIL does not cook, so if SHTF they will come here and I’ve agreed to this. Leisa you are a true inspiration.❤️
They make shelving units that go over things like appliances, etc. You could put one over the sewing machine. It wouldn't be a muscle rack and would need to be tethered to the wall, but it would maximize the vertical storage space over the machine.
You’re pantry looks great, my family thinks I’m nuts, I don’t buy much if anything for me because I’m focused on the pantry items, living in town makes everyone think everything is in the stores around the corner, that’s not the point, point is what if there is nothing to shop for, I rotate much as I can aside from long term. You’re right it dosent happen overnight, it’s taken me a few years just to get where my pantry is and still need things, I also do it for my kids wether they believe me or not, I do the best I can, money doesn’t grow on trees, other things to pay for but I always buy something for pantry regardless, everyone is like we don’t need that why you buying it, eeerrrrggghhhh, but I do it all anyway, my storage area is in different places where I have room, great pantry tour, yes, sitting and knowing what you accomplished to provide is a satisfying thing! Great job Leisa, thks for sharing❤️❤️❤️
Wow...that's IMPRESSIVE!!! That was A LOT of work!! I'm in the middle of moving and just packed up my food storage...incognito for the movers😉What a JOB! Only a fraction of what you have & this grandmother is pooped! Love your channel!!❤️
Thank you for showing us your wonderful stock of food and supplies! I also appreciate your mentioning getting older and having that food security. Through the years, I've had economic setbacks from getting hurt at work, and could always turn to my pantry of home canned goods. I may have had to pay the electric bill with a credit card to get by, but there was an entire summer where all I bought at the grocery store was milk, and dog and cat food. And the horses could get by mostly on grass.
Your pantry is KILLER!! Aren’t you just so proud!! I’m just a tad jealous! I have my little pantry stocked to the gills but don’t really have a big room like you do and I think it is just SO GREAT!!🤩🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for sharing!!😁
Have you thought about getting an air mattress/bed and then you can get rid of the bed? The air bed can be stored in a closet (in another room if needed) and brought out as necessary. They come in all sizes.
Thank you Leisa. I understand the angst of showing your pantry and you should never do so if it worries you. Just know that we do appreciate the ideas and the beauty of all that organization! 😍😊😊😊
You have a very well stocked pantry. I keep a well stocked pantry because I have limited mobility and health issues so I try not to go out in bad weather.
Yes, we love a tour. I understand your reluctance and do appreciate you doing it. Thanks! I’m have anxiety looking at how these can all fall and crash. I’m guessing you don’t have earthquakes there?! We have extra wood strips to hold our jars. Love the thermometer. Well done.
I made our guest room bed frame out of 2x12's with 1x4 slats to secure the plywood base. Painted it black. Holds a TON of long-term preps and it's inconspicuous. #10 Mountain House when it was $20😉
Thank You for sharing your pantry with us Leisa, I live alone and am doing everything I can to build mine to that point, so that I don't have to worry about my daughter and the Very few friends that come to my home. I can imagine how scary ( so to speak) to show that was with the world being as it is. But it made me realize some areas I'm lacking in, so once again Thank You. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra
We grew up canning and filling the basement shelves with canned food. Family of 8. I still do it. Your pantry is a life security for you to have and share!!❤️🙏😖
Thx. L. For expressing some of your concerns. This is normal to provide info. To others who may not see an need or have immediate food concerns. Being prepared is a part of human survival. Thx. For sharing your hard work & expertise. Food is necessity & important facet in all lives. I'm glad for your open candice info.
I cook my pasta and then dehydrate it and use my Food Saver to seal them in canning jars....just add hot water and pasta is rehydrated within 15-20 minutes!!
I sold my grandmother's 1940's era Singer sewing machine/cabinet and, even though I still don't feel like I have the space for it, I do regret letting it go. However, if you do decide to sell your treadle machine, I'm sure you can find someone who will absolutely treasure it.
Your pantry is wonderful! Thank you for sharing with a tour! With just my husband and I, I thought we were going overboard on our preparations. I don’t think so now. We will eat it eventually, or share it with our son and his family. It has been so nice at times not to have to worry about the store when funds are low. Blessings.
Thank you leisa, I know that you had to think about sharing this with us. It means a lot that you did. :) I'm in the process of getting mine done. Because of YOU, I have learned so much about what goes into one, and just to keep adding to it. . It's taken me almost 2 yrs, but I'm getting there, ONE canning session at a time! lol
I was so glad to come across this video. I don't have a home right now and am self-isolating at work, so there really is no place for me to store anything; however, I have the idea that I may get a storage unit (climate controlled) so that I can start stocking things up. Now, I have started prepping a little, by getting together a one-week supply of food. I started it about 3 months ago and am almost done with that. After I finish the one-week supply, I will move on to a month's supply. That is the only way I can tackle it without it over-whelming me, and again, I have to find creative ways to store just the one-week supply alone. Before I start on the one-month supply, I will have to rent the storage unit in order to have a place to put it. One of the reasons this video was helpful to me, is the fact that you are using a bedroom as your storage place. That is so very encouraging to me because it lets me know that in looking for a place to live, this is something I can keep in mind - in terms of storage. It's a very clever idea and something I would not have thought about on my own. Thank you for what you do!
Might want to consider that renting a store unit to store food might not be ideal situation. You have to consider the cost of the food and that it could very well be lost if for some reason you could not keep up with the storage cost and then having no where to move it to. If you are looking to food storage to save money, then you may not really be saving enough to justify paying for storage.
@@jingles.1228 While that's true, if supply chain issues increase there will be no food available. You need to store at least a few 5 gal buckets to get you through for awhile.... You'll needs gallons of water to go with it. Maybe you know someone who has a basement they would let you put them, at least if you were unable to keep up the storage unit costs. You could barter some food for the free space.
You know something? My ex and I had a mobile home. It was a double wide small 1200 - 1300 Square feet or so and had like 2 dining rooms one on each side of kitchen. Any how there was a nook on one side and I kept totes there with food. And baking in this tiny, tiny floor to ceiling cabinet . I hid the totes under the nook by the back door, which was a patio door where the laundry room was. Did not have a laundry room just a closet. But, all I’m saying is I made it work for storing food.
You always have so many great ideas and helps. Using a spare room is a wonderful idea. I have learned a lot from you and others in your group. Thank you🥰
How beautiful!! Going to be losing my job in few months. I need to stock shelfs like these with everday items. Love looking at my canning goods & so glad been doing that.
Never thought I'd watch an entire Pantry Tour or find it this interesting. Aside from a couple of (potentially) slow turnover items in plastic containers (detergent and cleanser type stuff) I see nothing of concern in how you've done your pantry. I agree about the commercially made rack organizer gizmos. They're not really an improvement over DIY and not worth the cost or space. That pedal sewing machine is a treasure when the electricity is gone. Selling it would be a regret I think. Thanks for the tour.
Thank you so much for this wonderful pantry tour! It gave me ideas of what I am missing and what I need to do. For my family living in Southern California and in earthquake county, we need to be prepared. Actually we all need to be prepared for whatever emergency comes our way. We learned the hard way on the last big earthquake in 1994. So glad you did this for us. Your Mom is right, don’t sell the sewing machine. You have been a blessing to me ❤️
That is the best thing I've heard today! I just Googled the nutrition label, and it's 4 carbs per serving (2 Tbsp) vs. 16 carbs for the regular. I'll keep my eyes peeled for it in the stores. Thanks!
Love your use of a spare bedroom as a pantry. We don’t have a spare bedroom so it’s in the basement… it works… things get dusty though. But I just clean everything off before I open it 🤷♀️
Thank you for the pantry tour! In this unpredictable world you need to have a well stocked pantry, but you are right that you have do you. I am still working on my pantry and a get it a little more stocked and ready every month.
Great looking pantry, you should be proud providing for you and your family. I am getting there one shopping trip at a time and with this year's garden harvest.
Thank you for your tour! I've been ordering from you as my Thrive Consultant for a couple months now. I love it sooo much. As a matter of fact I signed up as a "personal use" consultant today. :) Can't wait to see your video tomorrow!
Thank you for taking us along for the tour. I can understand your hesitation but appreciate you still doing this. I am in the process of reorganizing what I have and make it more workable. Nowhere near what you have but just working at it. Trying to find space to make it work. Thanks again and love your videos!
And air mattress is a good option for getting rid of a b6ed that is used very little. For about $80 you can get a queen sized one. I do that and my guests are just fine with sleeping in the living room on it. I often give up my room to guests and sleep on the air mattress myself. Comfy. Just a thought if you need more space in your room.
Your pantry is so realistic and what I hope for one day space being my main problem at the moment but we're working through it I watch all your videos and I just adore you because your so real and you help teach me to accomplish what I want and I want to have this for my family thank you so much for sharing
Thank you. It’s nice to see how and what others store. I often have a lightbulb moment, “oh, that’s a good idea! I need to add this or that to what we have. I never thought of that. Etc.” 😃
I was just thinking this morning how handy it is when you have to bring a dish to an event but already know you have all the ingredients on hand so there won't be any last minute, rushed trip to the grocery store. I've only been at this since the beginning of last year, but I look at what I already have and think of how much money I've saved. I love that I canned so much ugly chicken at last years prices and vacuum packed and froze so much of the precooked bacon from Costco! My family looked at me sideways. Oh well! I've easily saved $100 in those 2 items alone.
@playinatlife I have wondered about the precooked bacon at Costco. What is the normal shelf life for it and does it go passed it??? If so, how far passed the BBD did you use it?
@@theIAMofME The package I have in the refer was purchased last month and the use/freeze by date is next month. My experience is that it's good for months in the refrigerator. I haven't actually kept track, but I have used the Hormel brand precooked bacon after it's been in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 months without any change in appearance, texture, or taste. I do microwave it for 30 sec to 1 minute to get it crisp. Maybe one of the reasons it lasts so long is that it's sugar cured. When vacuum packing it for freezing, I transfer the meat (not the parchment paper) to a vacuum bag. I expect it to be good for years in the freezer in the vacuum bags.
Awesome pantry and tour. Yes, keeping the larger pantry under wraps is important. We are lucky (just the 2 of us) to have a decent sized pantry (size of a 1/2 bath). Have a wonderful week.
I've gotten my dogs to stop being afraid of thunder, lightening and fireworks by giving them a single Cheerio every time there's a loud noise. It only takes a few times to desensitize your dogs. You have to sit right by them when doing this. Your dogs will quickly associate scary noises with treats and cuddles and will stop being afraid. We had a dog we got at an older age who was very skittish at first. She didn't like loud kitchen noises so I purposefully dropped unbreakable things like muffin tins on the floor. It only took a few times to desensitize her to these noises. Single Cheerios are a dog owner's friend!
I love your pantry tour. It is a good feeling of security to know that when that icy storm comes, you don't have to leave the house. My pantry and freezers will hold me and I am at the point I eat from there and restock every few weeks on what I have used. I only really need bread and milk and produce on any regular bases. Thanks for sharing your ideas and have a Blessed day.
Loved your pantry/ storage! Amazing and well thought out pantry. No! Do not get rid of your sawing machine!! That is absolutely wonderful to have! When you retire you could really enjoy doing things with it
Lol my grandson calls my pantry the supermarket. Mines not as well stocked as yours but I'm working on it. It's always a mess but it's a moving working mess. We use an extra bedroom also. Thank you for sharing.
You could put risers under the bed and store in under the bed storage boxes. That would work for medical supplies and old towels. I wish I had all my pantry in one spot but its scattered -- I have a ranch home with a full basement so its in the basement.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It's always great to see how others arrange their pantries and supplies and see what I may have forgotten (dishwasher tablets - doh!)! I totally agree about buying two shelving units and combining them to get the right shelf spacing - I only can pints and smaller, so having shelves on my canned goods units that can accommodate half gallons is a waste for me and I can store SO much more on the same amount of floor space (I do have the shelves on my dry goods unit spaced to accommodate half gallons). I also completely agree to only stock what your family will actually use. I stock shelf-stable rice milk and tubs of CoffeeMate due to dietary restrictions in my family, so even if I see a great price on powdered milk it's useless to me and it would just take up valuable space on my shelves. Even before recent events I've found my pantry infinitely helpful during power outage, bad weather, illnesses, life transitions, etc. My pantry is still a work in progress, but I think that's the best way for it to be - we're always learning new things and letting go of things that no longer serve us, so my pantry reflects that as well.
I made the decision at New Years to add something each month to food storage. I buy 1-2 cans or bags each month and I’ve assembled a good supply. I’m definitely selecting products that I know I will use. Mainly single ingredient items.
Thanks for sharing Leisa! I definitely get being hesitant, but love your willingness to share your knowledge with us and I got a lot if great ideas for things I hadn't thought of. You rock!
KEEP THE SEWING MACHINE! You never know when you will need it in a pinch. You could be the gal who repairs or makes clothes when needed.
My brother took my mother's treadle machine 😢 I miss it.
I love sitting in my pantry, it's not weird at all 🤪
Keep up the good work, the pantry is fabulous. I've faced a lot of criticism over the years for stocking up my pantry. I mostly get that I'm buying too much by buying sale items that I consistently use and just buy it when you need it. Luckily I don't care what people say and my pantry has come to the rescue time and again. I survived hurricane Sandy, unemployment, high food prices, shortages, etc. all because of my pantry. The security of knowing we have food is a great relief in these troubled times.
I grew up that way. Blizzards where you could be snowed in for a couple of weeks, unexpected expenses, job changes, moving .... Nice to have food security.
I feel you my family thinks I am nuts and paranoid but when the freeze hit us here in Texas and my brother got his all electric home knocked out he called and TOLD me bringing family to me cause I have a backup woodstove and food like he is entitled to my hard work . You wouldn’t believe how mad he got when I said don’t come empty handed bring blankets and pillows will set you up in our shed building for night sleeping so bring blow up matress’s mom sleeping with me and my kids not giving up their bed for you. For years I begged him to grab a lot out here for bad times get a shed he poopooed me as nuts now is to late as all the cheap tax seized raw land is gone as west coast east coast people running to get away from the blue states have bought them up and doing what I begged brother to do years ago
@@danielleterry180 good for you! I'm proud of you.
I agree with your mom. DONT SELL IT!
I keep old towels and old t-shirts for rags. Old shower curtains work for ground cover outside when hubby is working on the car. Old plastic table cloths work for floor covering when painting. I try to reuse when possible.
Put that bed up on risers, more space.
I have been setting up preps now for about 4 years. It's not panic buying and I don't buy out everything. I purchase a little over time. I turned one of our bedrooms into a prep room with a locking system on the bedroom door. My husband and brother didn't really support this. They pretty much thought I was nuts. BUT, then we were hit with (Louisiana) a rare snow storm, polar vortex, ice storm, two back-to-back hurricanes (Laura and Delta). We were in ground zero and both hurricane eyes passed right over us. Then we got to enjoy flooding and COVID. Supplies could not get into Southwest Louisiana for quite some time. Our area was without electricity for 11.5 days. Some areas for almost two months. We are in a logging town and thousands upon thousands of trees fell EVERYWHERE. I think the trees did more damage than the incredable winds. Four huge oak trees fell on top of my brothers home. During the disasters, my hubby and I, my neighbor and brother stayed in our home. It was like one big disaster slumber party for all 11.5 days. I had a Generac, they didn't. Because I had water, internet, wireless, electric, gas and food, suddenly I was the hero!!! They don't think I'm so nuts now!!! I think we have a lot of new preppers now too. LOL!!!
Curious how you cooked? Do you have a wood burning stove?
Thank you, Leisa...I think your pantry is far superior to a Pinterest-Worthy one. Those mostly wouldn't feed their respective family's for more than a week or two at most. Yours shows dedication, hard work, planning and the love you have for your family.
Beautiful pantry! I use the smallest spare bedroom as our walk in pantry! I just started canning so I'm learning! I just canned chicken legs after I watched your video! My focus for canning has been meats! I think I beat you on the toilet paper. The last time I counted I think I had nearly 500 rolls! I stock food and toilet paper for my husband and I, my parents, my sisters and brother, one niece that lives nearly. No matter how much I've asked that they stock food it has fallen on deaf ears! Thank you for sharing!
I love the canned chicken, I get max packages, skinless breast, thighs, bone in legs. You can get tons in 1 quart!
Love the pantry your. Mine is a spare bedroom also. I sit in mine often, it's a beautiful thing.
I love spending time in my pantry. Early mornings before everyone wakes I'm in there starting bread, taking inventory, starting extracts or ferments. I love my pantry that we have worked so hard on. It's been a long time in the making but the last year and a half has been more purposeful on keeping a stock of items we use. Thanks for sharing your pantry 😊
I had a small bedroom that I used and I called it Mom's Mart! Living with my daughter now and we have a good start on a decent size pantry. Well worth the peace of mind it provides.
I agree with you creating a pantry will take years. You also learn so much about what you do and don't use. When I shop now its not during winter so during the warmer weather when I do shop at least a third of what I buy is just to back fill my extended pantry. Unlike you I only stock to last 3 months to a year, depending on what it is. Most people here in the UK do not stock a pantry they are too used to going the supermarket at least once a week, which to me is living hand to mouth I want some security. Due to the lockdowns last year a lot of people here in the UK have reconsidered their thoughts. As my extended pantry shares the room with my sewing stuff I get to spend hours a week up there.
Amazing! I'm so glad you shared. I have my own grocery store as well. It's my happy place. I can't thank you enough for what you do. I don't think you realize what an impact you have on all of us. You gave me the courage to start canning. When we go out to eat, all I do is add up how many pints of ugly chicken I could have put up on my shelves for the cost of that meal. My man just laughs. He gets me.
Well!! It's Feb. 2023 and I don't tell you things haven't gotten better. I enjoyed looking at your pantry. I started my pantry in 2022. I needed to see what a real storage looks like! I feel better about my progress! Thanks for sharing! I feel so much better! I am smiling now!
It looks completely different now, literally stacked to the rafters, but it takes time and persistence. You've got this
I thank you for your help and insight.
God bless you.
Leisa would you consider doing an updated pantry tour? This was great (I’ve watched it a couple times). I’d love to see it now!
I started my pantry storage years ago while listening to Glenn Beck . I love yours & mine as well. It's all about being prepared ,protected & provided for. Thank you Lisa 😊
What a helpful video! I have a lot of good ideas now, for storage as well as items that I need to stock but hadn’t thought of. Genius..
Your hard working pantry is a thing of beauty! All I see is potential. I wish everyone understood how good it feels to have the security of being well stocked. I can’t imagine being without my back ups to my back ups!
Pantry goals for sure. I gotta little bit of pantry envy, but its all good, keeps me motivated. I've told my husband this is my goal. What outside people don't see is you guys do have 3 grands that you do give to. Our big pantry rack in our room because our room is typically the coldest room in the house. Kids came to me last week and said ma we're OUT of mayo. I laughed and said NOPE, look under the end table. Sure enough 2 big jugs of mayo and 1 Miracle Whip. If we get ice (which is normal for my area of NC) we're not going anywhere till its gone. I'm learning to not being nice. I tell my friends hurricanes or other bad storms are coming and to prepare in plenty of time. If they don't not my problem anymore. I have to worry about our 5. If my mom moves out here then I will prepare for 6.
That's how I feel about my pantry, I'll just sit in there and look around, giving my self a good pat! There's a sense of calm in there, Thanks again for sharing your pantry! 😊😍🤗🤗
I like how you put the piece of paper with the name of the item under the jars. So simple yet so efficient
Where I use to live I tried to talk to my neighbors about storing extra food and needed items. I tried to encourage them to grow some of their food. They all basically said if anything happens they would just come over to my house. I am now more careful about sharing about my pantry with others.
Love your pantry. I’m older,76, but I encourage all my friends to stock up. Even if we can get out, it might not be safe or easy to do so. Not having to leave our house might be critical. Some do stock, some refuse to listen but I try
When there is no electricity you will appreciate having the sewing machine! Have you added more support to the floor for all the weight? I remember when I put in my home they asked me if I had and rooms or areas where I needed to do that...they said even for a fish tank.
Do not apologize for being prepared! So many people do not think a problem will ever occur. If we are wrong , it was an expensive hobby. If they are wrong, they starve or go without.
Yes Ma'am, crazy times we are in right now. Your pantry is so organized!! Thanks so much for sharing.
"Ketchup is Important to Me" would make a funny t-shirt. Thanks for the tour, and for sharing your knowledge! Blessings to you!
Thank you for sharing your pantry. I am so relieved to see someone else has one like me that is not pintrest ready. Mine is very similar only in our basement
You have an amazing pantry. There are only two of us however my Son, DIL, & Granddaughter live 3.5 miles away. My DIL does not cook, so if SHTF they will come here and I’ve agreed to this. Leisa you are a true inspiration.❤️
They make shelving units that go over things like appliances, etc. You could put one over the sewing machine. It wouldn't be a muscle rack and would need to be tethered to the wall, but it would maximize the vertical storage space over the machine.
Oooh this video is so old.
You’re pantry looks great, my family thinks I’m nuts, I don’t buy much if anything for me because I’m focused on the pantry items, living in town makes everyone think everything is in the stores around the corner, that’s not the point, point is what if there is nothing to shop for, I rotate much as I can aside from long term. You’re right it dosent happen overnight, it’s taken me a few years just to get where my pantry is and still need things, I also do it for my kids wether they believe me or not, I do the best I can, money doesn’t grow on trees, other things to pay for but I always buy something for pantry regardless, everyone is like we don’t need that why you buying it, eeerrrrggghhhh, but I do it all anyway, my storage area is in different places where I have room, great pantry tour, yes, sitting and knowing what you accomplished to provide is a satisfying thing! Great job Leisa, thks for sharing❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing. You make a difference in our lives
Keep the sewing machine! When (not if) the world melts down, you'll be able to sew; consider it part of your preps. :)
My pantry is growing every week and I am loving the fact that we will not be out of the major items that we will need to survive during a crisis.
Wow...that's IMPRESSIVE!!! That was A LOT of work!! I'm in the middle of moving and just packed up my food storage...incognito for the movers😉What a JOB! Only a fraction of what you have & this grandmother is pooped! Love your channel!!❤️
Thank you for the pantry tour. It helped me realize places where I'm a little shy and where I can improve.
Oh and DEFINITELY Keep the sewing machine ☺️💯💯💯💯💯
I read canned pumpkin is good to have in hand if your dogs get sick.
Thank you for showing us your wonderful stock of food and supplies! I also appreciate your mentioning getting older and having that food security. Through the years, I've had economic setbacks from getting hurt at work, and could always turn to my pantry of home canned goods. I may have had to pay the electric bill with a credit card to get by, but there was an entire summer where all I bought at the grocery store was milk, and dog and cat food. And the horses could get by mostly on grass.
Your pantry is KILLER!!
Aren’t you just so proud!!
I’m just a tad jealous! I have my little pantry stocked to the gills but don’t really have a big room like you do and I think it is just SO GREAT!!🤩🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for sharing!!😁
Have you thought about getting an air mattress/bed and then you can get rid of the bed? The air bed can be stored in a closet (in another room if needed) and brought out as necessary. They come in all sizes.
Thank you Leisa. I understand the angst of showing your pantry and you should never do so if it worries you.
Just know that we do appreciate the ideas and the beauty of all that organization! 😍😊😊😊
You have a very well stocked pantry. I keep a well stocked pantry because I have limited mobility and health issues so I try not to go out in bad weather.
Yes, we love a tour. I understand your reluctance and do appreciate you doing it. Thanks! I’m have anxiety looking at how these can all fall and crash. I’m guessing you don’t have earthquakes there?! We have extra wood strips to hold our jars. Love the thermometer. Well done.
You are so welcome!
I made our guest room bed frame out of 2x12's with 1x4 slats to secure the plywood base. Painted it black. Holds a TON of long-term preps and it's inconspicuous. #10 Mountain House when it was $20😉
Thank You for sharing your pantry with us Leisa, I live alone and am doing everything I can to build mine to that point, so that I don't have to worry about my daughter and the Very few friends that come to my home. I can imagine how scary ( so to speak) to show that was with the world being as it is. But it made me realize some areas I'm lacking in, so once again Thank You. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra
We grew up canning and filling the basement shelves with canned food. Family of 8. I still do it.
Your pantry is a life security for you to have and share!!❤️🙏😖
I loved the tour and I appreciate your willingness to share with us. Y'all have put in a lot of time and effort and it will be worth it later also.
NEVER sell the treadle!!!.....unless it’s to me🤣
I have to agree with S Hodson. Never sell it. It will come in handy. I have 3 so that I have parts if I need to fix the working one.
Thx. L. For expressing some of your concerns. This is normal to provide info. To others who may not see an need or have immediate food concerns. Being prepared is a part of human survival. Thx. For sharing your hard work & expertise. Food is necessity & important facet in all lives. I'm glad for your open candice info.
I love this video. I have now watched it 7 times and planning my new shelves to MAKE MORE ROOM FOR CANNING. I love her advice. ❤
I cook my pasta and then dehydrate it and use my Food Saver to seal them in canning jars....just add hot water and pasta is rehydrated within 15-20 minutes!!
I’m just beginning on mine. I feel I’m late in this but got to start somewhere. Thank you for the tour. It’s great. 💝
Thank you!! Pantry tours are my favorite!
Glad you like them!
I sold my grandmother's 1940's era Singer sewing machine/cabinet and, even though I still don't feel like I have the space for it, I do regret letting it go. However, if you do decide to sell your treadle machine, I'm sure you can find someone who will absolutely treasure it.
Your pantry is wonderful! Thank you for sharing with a tour! With just my husband and I, I thought we were going overboard on our preparations. I don’t think so now. We will eat it eventually, or share it with our son and his family. It has been so nice at times not to have to worry about the store when funds are low. Blessings.
Thank you leisa, I know that you had to think about sharing this with us. It means a lot that you did. :) I'm in the process of getting mine done. Because of YOU, I have learned so much about what goes into one, and just to keep adding to it. . It's taken me almost 2 yrs, but I'm getting there, ONE canning session at a time! lol
Great northern beans are fabulous in white chicken chili.
I was so glad to come across this video. I don't have a home right now and am self-isolating at work, so there really is no place for me to store anything; however, I have the idea that I may get a storage unit (climate controlled) so that I can start stocking things up. Now, I have started prepping a little, by getting together a one-week supply of food. I started it about 3 months ago and am almost done with that. After I finish the one-week supply, I will move on to a month's supply. That is the only way I can tackle it without it over-whelming me, and again, I have to find creative ways to store just the one-week supply alone. Before I start on the one-month supply, I will have to rent the storage unit in order to have a place to put it.
One of the reasons this video was helpful to me, is the fact that you are using a bedroom as your storage place. That is so very encouraging to me because it lets me know that in looking for a place to live, this is something I can keep in mind - in terms of storage. It's a very clever idea and something I would not have thought about on my own.
Thank you for what you do!
Might want to consider that renting a store unit to store food might not be ideal situation. You have to consider the cost of the food and that it could very well be lost if for some reason you could not keep up with the storage cost and then having no where to move it to. If you are looking to food storage to save money, then you may not really be saving enough to justify paying for storage.
@@barbarafowler6581 great point. Thank you for sharing.
@@jingles.1228 While that's true, if supply chain issues increase there will be no food available. You need to store at least a few 5 gal buckets to get you through for awhile.... You'll needs gallons of water to go with it. Maybe you know someone who has a basement they would let you put them, at least if you were unable to keep up the storage unit costs. You could barter some food for the free space.
You know something? My ex and I had a mobile home. It was a double wide small 1200 - 1300 Square feet or so and had like 2 dining rooms one on each side of kitchen. Any how there was a nook on one side and I kept totes there with food. And baking in this tiny, tiny floor to ceiling cabinet . I hid the totes under the nook by the back door, which was a patio door where the laundry room was. Did not have a laundry room just a closet. But, all I’m saying is I made it work for storing food.
Awesome pantry. Thanks for the great tour. We are working on ours
You always have so many great ideas and helps. Using a spare room is a wonderful idea. I have learned a lot from you and others in your group. Thank you🥰
So many great ideas. I live alone, but try to keep extra items on hand. Thanks for new things to think about!
How beautiful!! Going to be losing my job in few months. I need to stock shelfs like these with everday items. Love looking at my canning goods & so glad been doing that.
Leisa!! What a fantastic pantry tour!! Thank you!! You gave me some great ideas!!
Thank you for sharing your pantry. I don't comment often but I do watch regularly.
Looks awesome! It’s given me great ideas on how to organize my pantry! Thank you for sharing your pantry with us! ❤️❤️
Never thought I'd watch an entire Pantry Tour or find it this interesting. Aside from a couple of (potentially) slow turnover items in plastic containers (detergent and cleanser type stuff) I see nothing of concern in how you've done your pantry. I agree about the commercially made rack organizer gizmos. They're not really an improvement over DIY and not worth the cost or space.
That pedal sewing machine is a treasure when the electricity is gone. Selling it would be a regret I think. Thanks for the tour.
Thank you so much for this wonderful pantry tour! It gave me ideas of what I am missing and what I need to do. For my family living in Southern California and in earthquake county, we need to be prepared. Actually we all need to be prepared for whatever emergency comes our way. We learned the hard way on the last big earthquake in 1994. So glad you did this for us. Your Mom is right, don’t sell the sewing machine. You have been a blessing to me ❤️
I have had a few people grocery shop from my pantry because they really needed it and I had it. :-)
Sweet baby rays now makes sugar free bbq sauce, I really like the “sweet and spicy” variety!
That is the best thing I've heard today! I just Googled the nutrition label, and it's 4 carbs per serving (2 Tbsp) vs. 16 carbs for the regular. I'll keep my eyes peeled for it in the stores. Thanks!
@@dsr8223 it’s hard to find but worth it, it’s the best no sugar added sauce I’ve found
Oh boy!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@Yoda63 it will probably be as hard to find as canning lids, LOL!
Love your use of a spare bedroom as a pantry. We don’t have a spare bedroom so it’s in the basement… it works… things get dusty though. But I just clean everything off before I open it 🤷♀️
Your pantry looks like mine would’ve looked if I hadn’t had to move three times but now I’m stable and building it back up
Thank you for the pantry tour! In this unpredictable world you need to have a well stocked pantry, but you are right that you have do you. I am still working on my pantry and a get it a little more stocked and ready every month.
Great looking pantry, you should be proud providing for you and your family. I am getting there one shopping trip at a time and with this year's garden harvest.
God bless you Lisa. A great fantastic pantry. You’ve done your homework well. Amazing!!
Thank you for your tour! I've been ordering from you as my Thrive Consultant for a couple months now. I love it sooo much. As a matter of fact I signed up as a "personal use" consultant today. :) Can't wait to see your video tomorrow!
Thank you for the tour and it;s all your hard work and feels great when you put more canned stuff on the shelves
Thank you for taking us along for the tour. I can understand your hesitation but appreciate you still doing this. I am in the process of reorganizing what I have and make it more workable. Nowhere near what you have but just working at it. Trying to find space to make it work. Thanks again and love your videos!
I threw out the bed frames and box springs and put my long term buckets under the mattress, perfect base for a pantry bed :)
Hmm maybe a bunk bed. Reinforce the top bunk for your thrive boxes, and your guests can tuck in on the bottom.
Now that's an idea I can work with..ol
And air mattress is a good option for getting rid of a b6ed that is used very little. For about $80 you can get a queen sized one. I do that and my guests are just fine with sleeping in the living room on it. I often give up my room to guests and sleep on the air mattress myself. Comfy. Just a thought if you need more space in your room.
You are a wonderful inspiration! Thankyou so much for doing the video xx
Your pantry is so realistic and what I hope for one day space being my main problem at the moment but we're working through it I watch all your videos and I just adore you because your so real and you help teach me to accomplish what I want and I want to have this for my family thank you so much for sharing
Thank you. It’s nice to see how and what others store. I often have a lightbulb moment, “oh, that’s a good idea! I need to add this or that to what we have. I never thought of that. Etc.” 😃
I loved seeing your pantry ❤️ thxs for sharing. I think I’m going to turn my spare room into a pantry too
I was just thinking this morning how handy it is when you have to bring a dish to an event but already know you have all the ingredients on hand so there won't be any last minute, rushed trip to the grocery store. I've only been at this since the beginning of last year, but I look at what I already have and think of how much money I've saved. I love that I canned so much ugly chicken at last years prices and vacuum packed and froze so much of the precooked bacon from Costco! My family looked at me sideways. Oh well! I've easily saved $100 in those 2 items alone.
@playinatlife I have wondered about the precooked bacon at Costco. What is the normal shelf life for it and does it go passed it??? If so, how far passed the BBD did you use it?
@@theIAMofME The package I have in the refer was purchased last month and the use/freeze by date is next month. My experience is that it's good for months in the refrigerator. I haven't actually kept track, but I have used the Hormel brand precooked bacon after it's been in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 months without any change in appearance, texture, or taste. I do microwave it for 30 sec to 1 minute to get it crisp. Maybe one of the reasons it lasts so long is that it's sugar cured. When vacuum packing it for freezing, I transfer the meat (not the parchment paper) to a vacuum bag. I expect it to be good for years in the freezer in the vacuum bags.
@@playinatlife5845 Thank you!! Good to know!
Your pantry is beautiful!
Thank you so much. I got alot of ideas from your pantry tour. I cant wait to get started . Many blessings to you and yours.
Awesome pantry and tour. Yes, keeping the larger pantry under wraps is important. We are lucky (just the 2 of us) to have a decent sized pantry (size of a 1/2 bath). Have a wonderful week.
I've gotten my dogs to stop being afraid of thunder, lightening and fireworks by giving them a single Cheerio every time there's a loud noise. It only takes a few times to desensitize your dogs. You have to sit right by them when doing this. Your dogs will quickly associate scary noises with treats and cuddles and will stop being afraid.
We had a dog we got at an older age who was very skittish at first. She didn't like loud kitchen noises so I purposefully dropped unbreakable things like muffin tins on the floor. It only took a few times to desensitize her to these noises.
Single Cheerios are a dog owner's friend!
I love your pantry tour. It is a good feeling of security to know that when that icy storm comes, you don't have to leave the house. My pantry and freezers will hold me and I am at the point I eat from there and restock every few weeks on what I have used. I only really need bread and milk and produce on any regular bases. Thanks for sharing your ideas and have a Blessed day.
Loved your pantry/ storage! Amazing and well thought out pantry. No! Do not get rid of your sawing machine!! That is absolutely wonderful to have! When you retire you could really enjoy doing things with it
Lol my grandson calls my pantry the supermarket. Mines not as well stocked as yours but I'm working on it. It's always a mess but it's a moving working mess. We use an extra bedroom also. Thank you for sharing.
You could put risers under the bed and store in under the bed storage boxes. That would work for medical supplies and old towels. I wish I had all my pantry in one spot but its scattered -- I have a ranch home with a full basement so its in the basement.
Thank you so much for sharing this! It's always great to see how others arrange their pantries and supplies and see what I may have forgotten (dishwasher tablets - doh!)! I totally agree about buying two shelving units and combining them to get the right shelf spacing - I only can pints and smaller, so having shelves on my canned goods units that can accommodate half gallons is a waste for me and I can store SO much more on the same amount of floor space (I do have the shelves on my dry goods unit spaced to accommodate half gallons). I also completely agree to only stock what your family will actually use. I stock shelf-stable rice milk and tubs of CoffeeMate due to dietary restrictions in my family, so even if I see a great price on powdered milk it's useless to me and it would just take up valuable space on my shelves. Even before recent events I've found my pantry infinitely helpful during power outage, bad weather, illnesses, life transitions, etc. My pantry is still a work in progress, but I think that's the best way for it to be - we're always learning new things and letting go of things that no longer serve us, so my pantry reflects that as well.
I made the decision at New Years to add something each month to food storage. I buy 1-2 cans or bags each month and I’ve assembled a good supply. I’m definitely selecting products that I know I will use. Mainly single ingredient items.
I learned on a treadle and I keep mine for grid down
Thanks for sharing Leisa! I definitely get being hesitant, but love your willingness to share your knowledge with us and I got a lot if great ideas for things I hadn't thought of. You rock!
That is a beautiful awesome pantry! Great job 👍
Thank you! Your pantry is wonderful! I have also taken a spare room and put up shelves to stock more…