I think people hear the word 'stockpile' and think 40,000 boxes of pasta, etc. We are all different, with different sized families and budgets. Buying a little extra is normal, wise, and a good investment. No one is advising people to go out and buy 30 cans of coffee, neither are people advised to copy your stock to a tee. People get so hung up on the little things that they miss the point: have frickin food in your house to feed the people you're responsible for. Simple. Whatever that looks like for you. Just have extra food. How hard is that message???
That's because most people are not very intelligent or they've never gone without . Plus alot of people think the government will step in and save them !
My mother was a WW2 Rations kid. As a result, she was a prepper before it was a thing. She always kept a good pantry, etc. She said you never know what will hit you out of left field. It has helped us when hub had to make a career change, we only had to worry about perishables, bills...not a full grocery run. It helped us out when my hub had shoulder replacement surgery. We had several thousand we haf to pay up front, plus hubs employer does not have short term disability. But, we didnt have to worry about food, meds, etc. Its another form of insurance. Do whatever you are able to. My mother taught me to do the same.
I have always stockpiled-I had 4 children and was a scratch cook. When there were shutdowns in 2020, I was able to provide groceries for three of my grown children’s families who lived nearby. The main items they requested were canned tomato products, pasta, rice and cheese. I provided several packages of TP to a neighbor.
After our cat passed a year ago, I started to save money, because I wasn't buying food, and litter, my grown adult children, asked if we were going to get another cat or two. After 1 year and clear thinking both hubby and I said no we are finished with animals, having that extra money sure has helped us in the long run. ❤
I have two thoughts about pets & vices. Both bring satisfaction when you need comfort, but both are expensive. Even with the Social Security COLA, a $38/mo. raise this year, but Medicare B & C took back an additional $15/mo. Then, EBT (Food Stamps for old folks) was $194/mo, but dropped to $172/mo. this year, that leaves $1 COLA increase for some Wild 'n Wicked Spending Spree for Cat food that went from $35 to $45 in 2024 or cheap wine that went for $15/bottle to $22/bottle. Needless to say, I'm not wishing the 13yo cat to die, but if she does, I will celebrate with a cheap one glass bottle of wine, because that is the best I could do 😂
I read a great comment that was applicable to any income or family size. First save enough to cover one month of expenses then stockpile one month of food to feed your family.
During 2020, my stockpile of food, toilet paper, etc, was a lifesaver. My husband was retired and my daughter and I were considered essential workers, so we were fortunate enough to continue to have cashflow (we're in Canada). Once a month, we went to Costco and my daughter and I each spent 200-300 dollars on food and baby supplies and donated to a local food bank that our church was associated with. We were so blessed during that time and so many others were suffering. Canada didn't have the handouts of cash that the US got.
Take a picture of your food supply. If your house is destroyed you can replace your food with your insurance. Actually it’s a good idea to take pictures of every wall and closet. Backup the pictures.
My sister lost her supply when the sewer backed up in her neighborhood. Thankfully, she had taken pictures & proudly shown them to me. The insurance company covered most of it, because she couldn't prove quantity on the shelves just an estimation. She has since made copies of my Master Inventory spreadsheet and once a month takes an inventory for shopping restock items and insurance purposes.
IV BEEN TOLD IF PICTURE WERE PUT ON A CLOUD, YOU CAN ASSESS EVEN IF YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT IS DESTROYED. YOUR EMAIL WILL WORK AT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CAN BE PRINTED OUT. LIKE THE LA FIRES. OR HURRICANE ON THE EAST COAST. EVEN IF YOU LOOSE YOUR CELL OR COMPUTER , YOU HAVE ASSESS TO YOUR CLOUD TO PRESENT TO INSURANCE.
This was a good question and thoughtfully answered. There is always a starting place, and if it's a small space it's a small space. My thoughts are do what you are capable of because every little bit helps.
Howdy from Texas! Its good to have various denominations of money on hand and change If grid goes down or power out, cash registers may not work and may not make change. So to have different denominations may be good. ATMs won't work etc.
Yes, I think people need to hear your and Mike's story. I don't think people understand the true concept of starting over not once but several times. The fact that people keep asking how to stockpile amazes me. If you have 5 purses, 5 pairs of shoes, and so on. Do the same with food instead. It's not rocket science! And I totally get the stocking up in Wyoming. we live down past Casper.
I guess it’s because I’ve lived in a small town my whole life and there are usually benefit dinners on the weekends raising money for those who have medical issues and need medical care where the major city hospital is located is at least a 2 hour drive away. ….I think about stocking up on food so that the money I would normally need to spend on food would go to hospital needs and the food would be one less thing to worry about. - especially if family and friends are no longer around or far away, you don’t have to depend on the kindness of others. Hope this all makes sense.
I've been watching your shows for some time now. I also have been stockpiling for some time. All I can say is, "Thank God!" My husband and I are both retired, on social security and have a few health issues now. We live in So. IL and was just hit with 2 large winter storms in the last week and a half. I didn't have to run out to the stores because we have been eating from our fridge, pantry and freezer/deep freezer. So glad we had these available for us.
I also live in ill. And same financial system It is nice to be able to stay home and warm. Another storm possibly this weekend. Only rain. Might mean ice. But we are good. Stay safe and warm
Tawra, the question about what would you do if your house was destroyed like the fires in California, is a great idea for a whole series of videos. A 'what if' series. I think people don't understand that insurance isnt just a bill you pay, its also your stockpile and your savings account.
I am single and always stock extra yes even though I don’t drink coffee I have it. During hurricane Milton and others through the years I always have neighbors who don’t have food/ drinks and batteries enough to get through the event.
I keep Milk Jugs - fill ONLY if a storm is approaching - then empty into clothes washer or use for plants). THEN toss after storm season (they are made to deteriorate in the sun/landfills, so don't keep over 1 year. If nothing else is available - add about 9 drops of fresh bleach per gallon & let stand for a few hours for drinking (look online for precautions) (BTW - Top Load Washer hold about 40 gals for cleaning, bathing, flushing).
I shop at a store called Martin's. They may be local, I'm not sure, but their generic brand canned veggies are always 60 cents a can. I buy 8-12 cans at a time.
I do both. Money and food. My stock pile was couponed for. It will save us money. If one ever lost a job we had food. Covid happened. We needed zero from the store. I totally agree with you❤
I live in Florida, and most places water is Not good and would not drink it unless zi had a filter to run some thru, Thankfully I luve out of city and zi have a well ,which zi still run thru a berkey, WE know storms are coming ,I would start filtering water then put in old clean milk jugs and any container, so I had what l needed
I really like how good the glasses look on your face today. They are very flattering. We have been watching you for years. Keep all the good info coming!
Start July Thur October .i buy can food and non perish.toilet paper ,, paper towels. Cases of water .or buy 12 packs of water. Powder packets of drinks mixes.crackers peanut butter,jams,you can do it on. Fixed income.i do . winter here .i could go for 3 months , with out shipping at market.i have can milk and i drink almond shelf life milk in cartons . from dollar tree.tea and coffee bags
Good to know about milks I did know that on freezing. Fallon Nevada is a prehistoric lake bottom. Horrible water. I understand the bad water stuff. Ty for information.
It's cheaper to stock up on sale items you use then saving cash. Sales aren't as good as they used to be so it's more important to catch sales. This week I got 2 gallons of corn oil for $5.50 each. One will go in the back of the shop fridge to keep well past it's BB date.
We live in pretty small place and great kitchen extra space I put all my extra dry beans, rice, sugar and big bag of baking soda and salt in tote in kitchen we put a chalk board on top little bigger then the tote lid and my kids also use it as a drawing/lego build "table" so its not "wasting" space
Food security and financial security are so important for reducing anxiety in bad weather and other crisis The $5,000 stockpile is fine, be sure to have cash on hand incase SHTF.
I still cook for a bigger family. I shop for what I plan this week. When I cook we have leftovers so we eat those and I have left from previous shopping. I have grocery money left over for sales and stock up. We had 10 in snow last week. I keep powdered whole milk so we didn't need to go to the store at all. Dollar Tree has milk for 1.25 that I pick up when I go in . I would be ok for at least 2 months as long as freezer/ electricity is functioning.
How many freezers do you have? How do you protect products in boxes, bags, etc. that critters do not get in. Do you have a video about the expiration dates. I love your channels! Thank you so much!
right now i go to the pantry which really helps. we also have a place to get dog food. i can get basics (spices and other package flavors) at the dollar store. i was in a head on collision 20 years ago and can’t work. however, I have been finding that I’m able to manage to get some babysitting money from somebody that needs somebody to watch their two Littles as long as I don’t have to pick them up we usually lay on a big blanket on the floor when it’s nap time if I can’t get them in their cribs, but we manage and figure out what kind of meals I’m gonna make ahead of time so that I know what I need when I go to the pantry
I opened a can of home canned green beans that were dated 2014- they were fine. I do have a few cans that are a bit darker so, will open and smell- they may go??
Every time I get some saved, something happens or breaks down. Ugh. I can't win. More than good on food. Had 5 year old corned beef last night. Just fine. I didn't tell him.😂Getting rid of the old stuff.
Sadly I was one of those people in line this year for hurricane 🫣,but it was because we flooded in Debbie. We still saved most of our stockpile,but it was safely stored in bins and boxes with about 50 other bins and boxes 😅 so I shopped. I even bought bottled water although I usually get it at our local machine for .35. All those bottles floated away😠,but I absolutely also store tap water in coolers and bathtubs because it’ll flush a toilet and bathe a body just fine. Also pack out your freezer a couple days ahead with those water bottles it’ll stay frozen longer
We have gallons of water under my sons bed right now. We live n an apartment with limited space and I use every space that is empty lol. Entertainment center has a cabinet at the bottom We have pickle jars of water under there. I need to try and go thru the totes and try to get rid of some stuff so we can have more space. There r ways to store stuff.
There was a prepper that tested canned food that was 8 years old and it was still good...only thing that wasn't was tomatoes cause he said the acidic gets leached with the metal can and it has a metallic taste. Everything else was fine...
My husband uses a medical device that uses about 3 gallons of distilled water weekly. The distilled water in our area comes in the heavier jugs like juice jugs. I fill all of these and store the min tge garage in the winter. In the summer i use it up on plants then refill in the fall. We have a pool that we maintain in the summer so we don't need to save as much water. I don't like to keep water in plastic in the heat of the summer. We also have a zero water filter to filter our stored water.
An osmosis system with a mineral filter from home depot is 250.00 the water tastes fantastic! It cleans out 99.9% of everything! It’s worth the investment!!
I have a closet full of the staples we use every day, that way when I run out of ketchup, mustard, mayo, soy sauce etc I don't need to go shopping and impulse buy more items. I save money by making every thing I can from scratch, yesterday I made bread buns for the stew I made in the slow cooker, a batch of scones and muffins for snacks. Tomorrow I will make a Chinese dinner with rice, homemade egg rolls and homemade sweet and sour sauce. I make banana ice cream with homemade chocolate sauce, pizza dough with tomato sauce ( yes homemade ) all these recipes are from your cookbook. I haven't purchased anything I can't make myself for over 40 years, we are mortgage free, debt free and now retired.
I'm so sorry I put it in there but it didn't save. Here it is. Free Stockpile E-book: Free Stockpile E-book www.livingonadime.com/store-food-on-a-budget-stockpile/
Umm stockpile money first? You can't eat cash. lol. You gotta have cash and food but cash is foe rent and utilities because when it happens there won't be food or access to food. OR you might be priced out. Contact your insurance company and see what is covered, your pantry should be.
I believe she wants people, to start putting money away as much as you can and saving coins can take time but it worth it grab the coin rolls at Dollar store, and start rolling, it saved me when our washer stopped working, I was able to go to the laundry mat, with out taking money from my bank account to do wash for a month. ❤
@@AC-qi9wo Our Laundromat for the New Year did a Dollar-for-Dollar Match. Put $20 on the Wash Card get $40. That paid for a month of Laundry for $20. It gave me $20 to stockpile something more than Canned Fruits & Vegetables.
I would by the milk in a can with fat and freeze it will extend the fat content life. Samw with water. Put in soda bottles empty milk jugs etc. and freeze it.
I am getting ready to draw social security.My husband draws SS and army pension.We are debt free.We have small 401k and emergency fund.I have decided to invest my entire SS check.If he passes first my income drops in half.We lost our big life insurance when retired.I want to ensure I am secure and don’t leave any burden to kids.That is my most important prep.
Why do people worry about things beyond their control? It’s such a waste of time, and that’s coming from someone who suffers from anxiety! Also, why worry about expiration dates? Maybe it’s the Gen X in me, but before we had those dates, we still opened cans and ate the food.
We don't earn more than we spend, if we suddenly need our money for something, we have allways food at home, so we don't have to spend money for food. We have had since year 2000. No stress about how to feed the family.
i am thinking people eat way too much on a daily basis. Grew up with severe food insecurity. A sand witch a day. for years. I'm 60 and healthy and living fine.
Flint Michigan had bad water..most places in our state have good water.😊Yes, our governor is a Democrat and we sure didn't vote for her..hopefully we can vote her out next time. I sure like your videos!😊
$5,000 in the bank will lose its value with inflation. Pay as many bills ahead as possible. Buy and stockpile sale items. Buy bulk and re-package for long term. Learn to cook from scratch and purchase raw ingredients in bulk. Flour, wheat berries, sugar, and so on.
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I think people hear the word 'stockpile' and think 40,000 boxes of pasta, etc. We are all different, with different sized families and budgets. Buying a little extra is normal, wise, and a good investment. No one is advising people to go out and buy 30 cans of coffee, neither are people advised to copy your stock to a tee. People get so hung up on the little things that they miss the point: have frickin food in your house to feed the people you're responsible for. Simple. Whatever that looks like for you. Just have extra food. How hard is that message???
That's because most people are not very intelligent or they've never gone without . Plus alot of people think the government will step in and save them !
My mother was a WW2 Rations kid. As a result, she was a prepper before it was a thing. She always kept a good pantry, etc. She said you never know what will hit you out of left field. It has helped us when hub had to make a career change, we only had to worry about perishables, bills...not a full grocery run. It helped us out when my hub had shoulder replacement surgery. We had several thousand we haf to pay up front, plus hubs employer does not have short term disability. But, we didnt have to worry about food, meds, etc. Its another form of insurance. Do whatever you are able to. My mother taught me to do the same.
Thanks. I went and did this and major rare snow storm hit all week here in Alabama all roads closed down. This helped a lot.
I have always stockpiled-I had 4 children and was a scratch cook. When there were shutdowns in 2020, I was able to provide groceries for three of my grown children’s families who lived nearby. The main items they requested were canned tomato products, pasta, rice and cheese. I provided several packages of TP to a neighbor.
After our cat passed a year ago, I started to save money, because I wasn't buying food, and litter, my grown adult children, asked if we were going to get another cat or two. After 1 year and clear thinking both hubby and I said no we are finished with animals, having that extra money sure has helped us in the long run. ❤
Since I am usually by myself I can't seem to live without a animal he still can be less money than going out with friends
@@barbaracampbell7747 I get it for sure and you have a lap warmer ❤😊
I have two thoughts about pets & vices.
Both bring satisfaction when you need comfort, but both are expensive.
Even with the Social Security COLA, a $38/mo. raise this year, but Medicare B & C took back an additional $15/mo. Then, EBT (Food Stamps for old folks) was $194/mo, but dropped to $172/mo. this year, that leaves $1 COLA increase for some Wild 'n Wicked Spending Spree for Cat food that went from $35 to $45 in 2024 or cheap wine that went for $15/bottle to $22/bottle. Needless to say, I'm not wishing the 13yo cat to die, but if she does, I will celebrate with a cheap one glass bottle of wine, because that is the best I could do 😂
We lost 2 during 2020.We decided no more.Vet bills had cost us a couple grand plus food.It also got too hard emotionally to loose them.
@@teresaellis7088 I understand completely - I’m still grieving over my sweet dog who passed in 2023
Thankfully, I have been Prepping for many decades. I can keep rotating my food stockpiles and Yes, you need to have a savings for emergencies.
I read a great comment that was applicable to any income or family size. First save enough to cover one month of expenses then stockpile one month of food to feed your family.
During 2020, my stockpile of food, toilet paper, etc, was a lifesaver. My husband was retired and my daughter and I were considered essential workers, so we were fortunate enough to continue to have cashflow (we're in Canada). Once a month, we went to Costco and my daughter and I each spent 200-300 dollars on food and baby supplies and donated to a local food bank that our church was associated with. We were so blessed during that time and so many others were suffering. Canada didn't have the handouts of cash that the US got.
Jesus bless you both
Take a picture of your food supply. If your house is destroyed you can replace your food with your insurance. Actually it’s a good idea to take pictures of every wall and closet. Backup the pictures.
Good idea! Thanks for sharing!!
My sister lost her supply when the sewer backed up in her neighborhood. Thankfully, she had taken pictures & proudly shown them to me. The insurance company covered most of it, because she couldn't prove quantity on the shelves just an estimation. She has since made copies of my Master Inventory spreadsheet and once a month takes an inventory for shopping restock items and insurance purposes.
IV BEEN TOLD IF PICTURE WERE PUT ON A CLOUD, YOU CAN ASSESS EVEN IF YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT IS DESTROYED. YOUR EMAIL WILL WORK AT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CAN BE PRINTED OUT.
LIKE THE LA FIRES. OR HURRICANE ON THE EAST COAST.
EVEN IF YOU LOOSE YOUR CELL OR COMPUTER , YOU HAVE ASSESS TO YOUR CLOUD TO PRESENT TO INSURANCE.
This was a good question and thoughtfully answered. There is always a starting place, and if it's a small space it's a small space. My thoughts are do what you are capable of because every little bit helps.
Howdy from Texas! Its good to have various denominations of money on hand and change
If grid goes down or power out, cash registers may not work and may not make change. So to have different denominations may be good. ATMs won't work etc.
Great Topic. My stock up helped years ago when my husband got payed off .you never know what could happen ❤
Yes, I think people need to hear your and Mike's story. I don't think people understand the true concept of starting over not once but several times. The fact that people keep asking how to stockpile amazes me. If you have 5 purses, 5 pairs of shoes, and so on. Do the same with food instead. It's not rocket science! And I totally get the stocking up in Wyoming. we live down past Casper.
The best gallon jug for water storage in the jugs arizona tea comes in. They are a lot stronger and more durable than milk jugs.
I guess it’s because I’ve lived in a small town my whole life and there are usually benefit dinners on the weekends raising money for those who have medical issues and need medical care where the major city hospital is located is at least a 2 hour drive away. ….I think about stocking up on food so that the money I would normally need to spend on food would go to hospital needs and the food would be one less thing to worry about. - especially if family and friends are no longer around or far away, you don’t have to depend on the kindness of others. Hope this all makes sense.
I like your backup plan. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps
I've been watching your shows for some time now. I also have been stockpiling for some time. All I can say is, "Thank God!" My husband and I are both retired, on social security and have a few health issues now. We live in So. IL and was just hit with 2 large winter storms in the last week and a half. I didn't have to run out to the stores because we have been eating from our fridge, pantry and freezer/deep freezer. So glad we had these available for us.
I also live in ill. And same financial system
It is nice to be able to stay home and warm.
Another storm possibly this weekend. Only rain. Might mean ice. But we are good.
Stay safe and warm
@ Hello friend. Yes, rain this weekend and we are looking forward to it to wash all this snow and ice away. You also stay safe and warm.
Tawra, the question about what would you do if your house was destroyed like the fires in California, is a great idea for a whole series of videos.
A 'what if' series.
I think people don't understand that insurance isnt just a bill you pay, its also your stockpile and your savings account.
I am single and always stock extra yes even though I don’t drink coffee I have it. During hurricane Milton and others through the years I always have neighbors who don’t have food/ drinks and batteries enough to get through the event.
I have both. I live in Florida. We have to stay stocked for hurricane season.
I keep Milk Jugs - fill ONLY if a storm is approaching - then empty into clothes washer or use for plants).
THEN toss after storm season (they are made to deteriorate in the sun/landfills, so don't keep over 1 year.
If nothing else is available - add about 9 drops of fresh bleach per gallon & let stand for a few hours for drinking (look online for precautions)
(BTW - Top Load Washer hold about 40 gals for cleaning, bathing, flushing).
This is a great topic. I’ve had this exact same question
I shop at a store called Martin's. They may be local, I'm not sure, but their generic brand canned veggies are always 60 cents a can. I buy 8-12 cans at a time.
Same here, I'm single. Stuff lasts such a long time.
I agree bring back the live shows. 11:14 😅
I do both. Money and food. My stock pile was couponed for. It will save us money. If one ever lost a job we had food. Covid happened. We needed zero from the store. I totally agree with you❤
Living on a Dime im half way there ohhohhhh livin on a Prayer.
I live in Florida, and most places water is Not good and would not drink it unless zi had a filter to run some thru, Thankfully I luve out of city and zi have a well ,which zi still run thru a berkey, WE know storms are coming ,I would start filtering water then put in old clean milk jugs and any container, so I had what l needed
I’m first! Hello everyone from my Wisconsin Farm.
Hello!
I'm Wisconsin too😊👋
WI here too.
I’m from WI
I really like how good the glasses look on your face today. They are very flattering. We have been watching you for years. Keep all the good info coming!
Start July Thur October .i buy can food and non perish.toilet paper ,, paper towels. Cases of water .or buy 12 packs of water. Powder packets of drinks mixes.crackers peanut butter,jams,you can do it on. Fixed income.i do . winter here .i could go for 3 months , with out shipping at market.i have can milk and i drink almond shelf life milk in cartons . from dollar tree.tea and coffee bags
Good to know about milks
I did know that on freezing.
Fallon Nevada is a prehistoric lake bottom. Horrible water. I understand the bad water stuff. Ty for information.
I stockpiled when things were on sale and put money aside when I could..I'm now way ahead.
It's cheaper to stock up on sale items you use then saving cash. Sales aren't as good as they used to be so it's more important to catch sales. This week I got 2 gallons of corn oil for $5.50 each. One will go in the back of the shop fridge to keep well past it's BB date.
Does this apply to all oils. Didn't know about this tip at all.
We live in pretty small place and great kitchen extra space I put all my extra dry beans, rice, sugar and big bag of baking soda and salt in tote in kitchen we put a chalk board on top little bigger then the tote lid and my kids also use it as a drawing/lego build "table" so its not "wasting" space
Food security and financial security are so important for reducing anxiety in bad weather and other crisis The $5,000 stockpile is fine, be sure to have cash on hand incase SHTF.
I still cook for a bigger family. I shop for what I plan this week. When I cook we have leftovers so we eat those and I have left from previous shopping. I have grocery money left over for sales and stock up. We had 10 in snow last week. I keep powdered whole milk so we didn't need to go to the store at all. Dollar Tree has milk for 1.25 that I pick up when I go in . I would be ok for at least 2 months as long as freezer/ electricity is functioning.
Thank you for the free stockpiling E-book!
Stock piling fire extinguishers is a must also may not solve the problem but it can delay until you can secure some of your preps
How many freezers do you have? How do you protect products in boxes, bags, etc. that critters do not get in. Do you have a video about the expiration dates. I love your channels! Thank you so much!
right now i go to the pantry which really helps. we also have a place to get dog food. i can get basics (spices and other package flavors) at the dollar store. i was in a head on collision 20 years ago and can’t work. however, I have been finding that I’m able to manage to get some babysitting money from somebody that needs somebody to watch their two Littles as long as I don’t have to pick them up we usually lay on a big blanket on the floor when it’s nap time if I can’t get them in their cribs, but we manage and figure out what kind of meals I’m gonna make ahead of time so that I know what I need when I go to the pantry
Do you put dry packets in to store dry noodles in a 5 gallon bucket?
Yes please tell, your story
I opened a can of home canned green beans that were dated 2014- they were fine. I do have a few cans that are a bit darker so, will open and smell- they may go??
I like to freeze flour in freezer bags, just before the BB date
Every time I get some saved, something happens or breaks down. Ugh. I can't win. More than good on food. Had 5 year old corned beef last night. Just fine. I didn't tell him.😂Getting rid of the old stuff.
Seems like that happens...hang on there and keep trying!
BUY THE GOODS AT TODAY PRICES , NOT NEXT WEEKS.
Lol 😂, I am jealous of you fifty cent green beans. That is even my favorite brand.
Sadly I was one of those people in line this year for hurricane 🫣,but it was because we flooded in Debbie. We still saved most of our stockpile,but it was safely stored in bins and boxes with about 50 other bins and boxes 😅 so I shopped. I even bought bottled water although I usually get it at our local machine for .35. All those bottles floated away😠,but I absolutely also store tap water in coolers and bathtubs because it’ll flush a toilet and bathe a body just fine. Also pack out your freezer a couple days ahead with those water bottles it’ll stay frozen longer
Another really informative vid. Thanks heaps Tawra! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
Yes, I would like to hear your 30 year story.
Yes!
Mike's and yours and your Mom's stories!!! (May have to be a 3 part series.)
All my adult life I have kept stock of supplies n foods I’ve just always did this .
Hi from Texas
We have gallons of water under my sons bed right now. We live n an apartment with limited space and I use every space that is empty lol. Entertainment center has a cabinet at the bottom We have pickle jars of water under there. I need to try and go thru the totes and try to get rid of some stuff so we can have more space. There r ways to store stuff.
There was a prepper that tested canned food that was 8 years old and it was still good...only thing that wasn't was tomatoes cause he said the acidic gets leached with the metal can and it has a metallic taste. Everything else was fine...
Cans only have a super thin layer of coating on the inside, so if they are dented, the food is exposed to the metal.
My husband uses a medical device that uses about 3 gallons of distilled water weekly. The distilled water in our area comes in the heavier jugs like juice jugs. I fill all of these and store the min tge garage in the winter. In the summer i use it up on plants then refill in the fall. We have a pool that we maintain in the summer so we don't need to save as much water. I don't like to keep water in plastic in the heat of the summer. We also have a zero water filter to filter our stored water.
im making croutons today a family favorite xoxoxoxo
Hi from Chicago!
If the power grid goes down (which it's supposed to this year) u can't get the money out of the bank.
Keep money on hand hidden in your house.
Hi from Idaho.
Tap water in Florida tastes like sulfer. So yes we have a stack of water.
An osmosis system with a mineral filter from home depot is 250.00 the water tastes fantastic! It cleans out 99.9% of everything! It’s worth the investment!!
I have one of those yellow cans of milk it expired n 2022 and I'm still using it. I think it's called Nico or something.
Nido milk
I have a closet full of the staples we use every day, that way when I run out of ketchup, mustard, mayo, soy sauce etc I don't need to go shopping and impulse buy more items. I save money by making every thing I can from scratch, yesterday I made bread buns for the stew I made in the slow cooker, a batch of scones and muffins for snacks. Tomorrow I will make a Chinese dinner with rice, homemade egg rolls and homemade sweet and sour sauce. I make banana ice cream with homemade chocolate sauce, pizza dough with tomato sauce ( yes homemade ) all these recipes are from your cookbook. I haven't purchased anything I can't make myself for over 40 years, we are mortgage free, debt free and now retired.
Make sure to start with water. For the whole family & pets for drinking, not to mention hygiene.
I just checked our dried milk and it does have fat in it. Will it last a lot longer if I vacuum seal it in jars?
Yes, I would like to see about your “story”!
Also, can I freeze bagged cabbage to make creamy Cole slaw later. Thank you!
How do we get the free ebook?
I'm so sorry I put it in there but it didn't save. Here it is. Free Stockpile E-book: Free Stockpile E-book www.livingonadime.com/store-food-on-a-budget-stockpile/
@@LivingOnADime thank you!
Umm stockpile money first? You can't eat cash. lol. You gotta have cash and food but cash is foe rent and utilities because when it happens there won't be food or access to food. OR you might be priced out. Contact your insurance company and see what is covered, your pantry should be.
I believe she wants people, to start putting money away as much as you can and saving coins can take time but it worth it grab the coin rolls at Dollar store, and start rolling, it saved me when our washer stopped working, I was able to go to the laundry mat, with out taking money from my bank account to do wash for a month. ❤
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Our Laundromat for the New Year did a Dollar-for-Dollar Match. Put $20 on the Wash Card get $40. That paid for a month of Laundry for $20. It gave me $20 to stockpile something more than Canned Fruits & Vegetables.
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Do I have to raisin.i got free from food bank
Not all of MI is suffering a water crisis. Our water is just fine, Flint MI is still suffering though.
I miss my Wed night lives
Even if you can afford only one extra item a week it adds up. Even at full price a bag of regular rice goes a long way.
I would by the milk in a can with fat and freeze it will extend the fat content life. Samw with water. Put in soda bottles empty milk jugs etc. and freeze it.
Thank you for tips
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I am getting ready to draw social security.My husband draws SS and army pension.We are debt free.We have small 401k and emergency fund.I have decided to invest my entire SS check.If he passes first my income drops in half.We lost our big life insurance when retired.I want to ensure I am secure and don’t leave any burden to kids.That is my most important prep.
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Why do people worry about things beyond their control? It’s such a waste of time, and that’s coming from someone who suffers from anxiety! Also, why worry about expiration dates? Maybe it’s the Gen X in me, but before we had those dates, we still opened cans and ate the food.
Just found 40oz cans of yams at walmart for $.50 bought all 10 cans.
oh yum!!!!!
We don't earn more than we spend, if we suddenly need our money for something, we have allways food at home, so we don't have to spend money for food. We have had since year 2000. No stress about how to feed the family.
i am thinking people eat way too much on a daily basis. Grew up with severe food insecurity. A sand witch a day. for years. I'm 60 and healthy and living fine.
Flint Michigan had bad water..most places in our state have good water.😊Yes, our governor is a Democrat and we sure didn't vote for her..hopefully we can vote her out next time. I sure like your videos!😊
$5,000 in the bank will lose its value with inflation.
Pay as many bills ahead as possible. Buy and stockpile sale items. Buy bulk and re-package for long term. Learn to cook from scratch and purchase raw ingredients in bulk. Flour, wheat berries, sugar, and so on.
$5000 may as well be a million for many people. This is not realistic!
my advise money you cant eat it food its better prepare its always smart and the world his no longer safe any where eartquate lockdown etc.....
Not everything can be stockpiled. Gluten free food won't last that long on a shelf. I know. I have Celiac Disease.
Rice and beans will last 20 years.
@@LivingOnADime I don't eat a lot of rice and beans. I try to stay low carb.
@@bv.75.luvcraftsIf SHTF you may just be concerned about surviving not trying to be on a low carb diet. Just saying!
@GussiedUp10 What does SHTF mean? When you have Celiac, there is no eating what you want! It's eat gluten free or die! I eat low carb to help my PCOS.