20 Extremely Important Essentials to Stockpile on A Budget
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2021
- In this video, we show you 20 extremely important essentials to stockpile and then tell you how to buy them on a tight budget. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that we need to have a stockpile of household food and essentials in our home.
Saving money and stockpiling often seem at odds with each other. But, it doesn't have to be that way. If your goal involves having pantry staples, cleaning supplies, and prepping basics for emergency preparedness, there are many ways that you can achieve this without spending a lot of money. We show you our prepping basics, give you a pantry list, and talk about buying in bulk.
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1. toilet paper
2. soft soap
3. laundry detergent
4. light bulbs
5. vinegar
6. balking soda
7. hydrogen peroxide
8. batteries
9. grains
10. dried beans
11. hot breakfast
12. frozen fruits and vegetables
13. canned foods
14. baking supplies
15. pasta
16. corn tortillas
17. wheat kernels
18. condiments
19. herbs and spices
20. sweeteners
Great video and many great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Could throw rice onto this pile. If sealed it stays good for a LONG time.( I guess you already have this with grains...)
Dog / cat food ?
It was talked about in the "grains" section. They discussed several grains. If you haven't already, you might want to watch the video in full.@@ricksherman34
Thanks for not feeding people FEAR. Very reasonable common sense tips and tricks.
Our pleasure!
@@UndertheMedian I listened twice but I'm missing one. I was with you up to number 8 but somehow I missed one of the food items.
I absolutely hate food in town cans. I always have. I happily can pickle dry and freeze my food. I don't care for rice except wild rice. I found a marvelous mennonite grocery store just 6 miles away. I can find almost everything I want for so much less than Super One or Walmart. I also have my own garden. I like knowing exactly what I'm ingesting
How did you dome to the conclusion they were feeding fear?
@@RebeccaPedersonHessey Some other UA-cam channels give the info with time is of the essence, the sky is falling.
I absolutely love watching you two run your household Together,, This is how a marriage should be..... This is becoming ONE... God Bless you Both and your Family..
A staple food to stockpile is sauerkraut, it contains so many vitamins and can be eaten raw if you cannot cook. Pickeled red beets contain a lot of iron and other minerals. Also lots of vitamins, and can be enjoyed without cooking. Honey is not only a food but also a remedy.
I wish I had parents like you as I was growing up. You teach such valuable lessons on budgeting but also what it looks like when a couple really cares for one another and work together as a team. Thank you for this! 💗
I wish that, too!
I got to their description of toilet paper and had to quit. It’s as if the listeners don’t know what toilet papers for.
Actually in some countries they do not use toilet paper.
As far as what they teach. This is all common knowledge that was passed down. It is just young people (younger than I am. I am 33. So quite old) do not care to listen and would rather fully depend on electronics then learn how to do anything truly useful. Take Texas for example when they were frozen last winter. Power out and they all complained while not being able to really care for themselves and running home to all the "Boomers" as they call people who actually know how to live without all the fancy gadgets.
@@jessicapearson9479 that's objective. If it wasn't passed down to you by anyone, then it's not "common knowledge" for you. Some of our parents either didn't share this info or didn't know how to do it themselves (or didn't have time). That's why this channel has as many followers as it does. I'm 34 years old and learn things from this channel all the time.
This couple look so happy together.god bless these two
Thanks for the tips.
You are very welcome, Linda. Thank you for hanging out with us. We appreciate it.
❤️ Very inspiring 😀
When I began my pantry needs decades ago, I started by buying one extra thing. If I bought toothpaste, and it was a good price, I'd buy two. I use the rule of thumb, if it won't expire soon, I KNOW it's an item I'll use, if I find a sale, I'll buy all I can afford. That $1 bottle of ketchup will go back to original price, PLUS the inflation factor of cost of goods and the lower purchasing power of money. I always lived this way, so I don't feel afraid if I had no money. I'd eat for well over one year, longer if I'm doing only basic nutrition. I'm beginning a strict no spend budget as of 9/3/21! Except for food, medicine or repairs. No shopping. Im going to have to box dye my hair, but that's just vanity speaking. I'll wear all my floppy hats!
I do this too. I only get toothpaste, body wash, soap, and shampoo now if it's under 50 cents a container, because I have a huge stockpile. My family often "shops" my stockpile now. 😃
Skipping hair dye and embracing my natural white was a good health move...those dyes are full of toxins. Plus it was tedious. And now I get more compliments on my hair than when it was colored.
@@keralee m
You don't want to stock up too much on toothpaste. It indeed has a shelf life associated with it. Look at the stamp at the end of the tube.
You can use baking soda and salt mixed in water for a quick hydration drink (I think it's better then Gatorade). Lemon juice and baking soda in water for a gout flare up(as long as you catch it early enough a.k.a. before you need medicine). Baking soda and salt mixed with HOT WATER unplug's clogged drains. Vinegar in the wash takes out smells and makes a great fabric softener too. Just a few more ideas, hope it helps 😆
You don't need salt it already has it you'll get to much by adding it
My maintenance man told me that with front loading washers, not to use vinegar too often because it can damage the rubber ring around the door area. Maybe somebody could address this.
One I haven't seen mentioned that I think it very important is feminine hygiene products.
We use reusable cloth pads. Wash just like we wash our cloth diapers and cloth wipes (only for pee).
Period underwear like Thinx or Dear Kate is so worth the investment!
Menstrual cups are amazing too in addition to period panties. I haven’t bought pads or tampons in years and likely never will again.
@@sheila3936 I need to try it!
Take a look at period pants or make your own pads very cheap and easy to do
Save those vinegar jugs for water storage. They’re sturdy, BPA free, and clean as a whistle! ❤️
Kathy C, What a great idea! I have been tossing my one gallon white vinegar plastic bottles into the recycle. I could be saving water in them. I use so much vinegar for cleaning and personal hygiene. Nothing cleans my floors like white vinegar and hot water. 👍
I've did that many times and still have them . I purchased two 7 gallon square very thick from camping n hunting just sit on counter and use. That's a great idea 💡 those vinegar jugs.
Oh by the way the 20 oz only Gatorade bottles are BPA as well. I'll use them just to keep a drink in and put in the freezer or make cold coffee in them maybe a jug of Kool-Aid but sometimes I mix juice with water as a Gatorade like type drink in those bottles. I even keep a few for putting cleaner's premixed in but do lable them. They just say don't use a single bottles cuz they're made of a different plastic. But the Gatorade 20 oz bottles you can use those for everything I've even used them for seasoning or to put macaroni in or something like that. Coffee you know when there's no glass jars accessible. I'll even use some of those wide mouth spaghetti jars that you buy.
Or use them Gatorade bottles freeze them up and put them in a cooler keep things cold
Brilliant minds think alike.
Lots of great information I am over 85 years old and was taught by my grate grandmother to be stocked up for winter she canned all summer and we never had to worry about food for winter also made quilts to keep us warm .
I wish the younger generation would listen to their elders and learn how to take care of their self .
God bless 🙏 you and yours 😊❤
Hi guys! You can also extend the life of that big container of hand soap by using foam soap containers and filling it with 1/4-1/3 of it and the rest water. I do that with my "Body Works" hand soaps that I get on sale.😉
That's a great tip love it.
I use foam creating containers too. I love them.
You hit my list on on the head! When covid hit, our daughter couldn't find half of her grocery list in the stores. So I said come check my storage pantry. She did, and was so excited...she found everything on her list and then some! It didn't even put a dent in my stash! Love your tips and your show. Keep up the good work.
Great example of why a well-stocked pantry is important. We shared with our grown sons from our pantry, too.
I hope she learned a lesson and is now compiling her own stockpile!
They look so happy together and seem like a great team working together. Great job, guys!
Thank you so much, Melissa, for your kind words.
One of the "free food" options is a local food pantry/food bank. We use ours when needed and donate back to them whenever we can. We have a wonderful program in our area.
Try heating vinegar and dawn dish detergent together put in a spray bottle and spray your tub and shower let it sit not much scrubbing it works great
How do you heat it? I've seen this tip on another video but she didn't mention heating it. What's your trick? Thanks in advance!
I don't heat and works great. Equal parts of each in spray bottle .
I heard it must be the blue Dawn dish detergent for this tip
Yea the blue is better
Heat it on the stove or the microwave
Keep baking soda close to the stove. Good if there is ever a grease fire.
Salt workshop on grease fires
I meant works
Baking soda is the best ! I had a fire in the stove.Used salt.couldnt get it out.Used baking soda and instantly put the fire out. Unbelievable.
You can buy baking soda bulk at the feed mill like 5 gallon bucket size. It’s called Buffer. But it’s put out by Arm and Hammer.
I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.
Canned meats and fish are always handy to have, Jam or preserves, peanut butter, stock cubes, herbs and spices
And 2 good, sturdy manual can openers!!
Our grocer has 10 lb tubes of ground beef on sale frequently for $25 or $29 depending on the fat content. I buy these and cut 5 lb of it into 1 lb packages and the rest I will make into hamburger patties. Sometimes the patties are plain and sometimes I make them into Chipotle hamburger patties. It is so nice to keep these on hand in the freezer.
They're vegan. Which made me like them immediately!
Vegan
@@virginiadonnelly1031 oh nice to know that, I only found them yesterday, I find easier to relate to them in that case .
Another thing in our pantry is pet supplies. Thanks for sharing your lists!
***I would love to see you guys do an in-depth video about the most commonly available types of beans ALONG WITH lots of different recipe ideas for each type. Not necessarily a COOKING video, but a vid where you throw out lots of potential recipe ideas for each type of bean (some meatless, some with, etc).
Vinegar can be used for fabric softener. I've used it for years and it works great!
I learned that vinegar also helps the musty smell in clothes, especially like when left in the washer to long because you forgot about it. Re wash with the vinegar to help remove the musty smell the sitting washed clothes took on.
Can also be used to restore moisture to dry hands and also as a hair rinse after shampooing, heightens shine.
True!
What is the ratio and how do you use the vinegar please for the softening? Thank you
My go-too place for all advice to deal with life's challenges is from normal people on UA-cam.
I am just LOVING all of this sensible, helpful and easy to understand information that I am learning from y'all! Also my Vinegar tip to add, which I learned when we were visiting the Yucatan area of Mexico. Our waiter was so kind and wonderful. One night I had a terrible sunburn 🔥☀️on my arm and I asked if his Mayan ancestors had passed down any treatments he could share. Guess what he told me? Soak a paper towel in vinegar and lay it on your skin. It will literally start sucking out the heat in the burn 🔥 Watch how quickly your towel dries depending on burn severity. Just keep doing this as often as you need to. It feels amazing! Although....you do end up smelling like a pickle! 😅🥒 But it's worth it!
I tried this on a friend one time, he had bad sun burns and the vinegar and papertowel trick worked. I just searched online when i didn't know what to give him. It really works.
Also works with Seabreeze (Witch Hazel). Pharmacist told me this years ago. It also keeps one from peeling / minimizes it greatly!
Aloe vera gel is another remedy for sunburns. Also if you have pain with sunburns ,use any over-the-counter pain medication. It works well!
I stock up on canned seafood I love sardines and smoked oysters you can never go wrong with tuna, salmon even mackrel
When canning, wipe the rims of your jars with white vinegar to remove any grease or food residue before sealing. Add some white vinegar to your water in the bottom of your pressure canner to prevent the white mineral deposits on your jars.
Great tip, but a bit too much it will tarnish your canning rings.
That's an awesome tip, really!
This works. Especially wipe the tops of the jars because if there is grease or food residue on the rim, THEY WILL NOT SEAL.
I’ve been a canner over 40 years. Have not been able to to find lids last year or this year. So upsetting.
@@vermontnative5676 have you checked Walmart on line? I bought some back in the spring from my store, but haven’t used them yet. Hope you find them.
The list is different for everyone however having a 3 to six month supply is common SENSE in today's age. It was so easy to have to run OUT to get nothing when 2020 hit.
Yes! I think 2020 was a wake up call for many people.
A priority for us is first aid and wellness items including cold remedies. Our problem is learning to rotate our inventory effectively in our cabinets and freezer. Thanks for the tips ❤️
I don't know if you are already aware of this or not, but you can actually make cream of rice by popping some uncooked white rice into the blender or coffee grinder. Once you have that, you can cook it as you would cream of wheat and it is delicious!
I clean with vinegar! I keep a spray bottle by the kitchen sink. 50/50 with water. Makes my stove top sparkle!
Baking soda and diluted vinegar have been my cleansers for over 20 years. When you have a clogged drain put a cup of baking soda and a cup of hot vinegar into it and VOOM it blasts it to kingdom come. I also use vinegar to clean fruits.
It is great but
Bleach is a better smelling disinfectant.
What an interesting and attractive couple. They seem really nice and uncomplicated. ❤️❤️❤️
Recently lost my wife of 41 years to level 5 kidney failure. I have been watching your YT Channel for some time. Thank you for all your instructional videos.
You two are the epitome of "couple goals". Love it! *Edited to say, I am so glad I stayed till the end! Thank you for the pantry checklist and the funny bloopers :)
I'm the only person who eat beans in my household. I love beans and make all sorts of things with them. Plant based chili, stews, hummus, refried beans, salads; all with whole grains and a variety of vegetables added.
I could eat beans every day. I love Lima beans, green beans, and black eyed peas.
I love them too.
Same here. I use to mash them for sandwiches add some cheese.mayo or mustard, Catsup
@@MsKatalind Oh gosh, I Now your talking!! 🤪😁🤣🥰
If you hate beans, I want to remind you that if the worst should happen and we are starving, we would come to love beans!!
I spray apple cider vinegar mixed with water when the puppy tries to bite the furniture! He won't even go near it and smelling it makes him all sneezy haha
Oh how we laughed!
Would that work with cats?
Thank you for the simple & practical tips.I am thinking of what to stock pile.I love to keep toilet tissue,soap,paper towels,person moist wipes,toiletries,cleaning supplies,school supplies,etc. I like to re-use ice cream pails,jelly glass jars,boxes,plastic sheet set,zip package, cookie tins,sugar canisters,etc. I'm practical & so was my mom,when she was alive.Each one,teach one.
For sweeteners, granulated sugar and molasses. With granulated sugar and a good blender, you can add molasses to make brown sugar and corn starch to make powdered sugar
Vinegar can be used in the laundry to cut grime in clothing.
Is the vinegar safe for the washing machine?
@@17topaz I've never had an issue with the vinegar effecting the washing machine. You can Google the topic, there's plenty of information about vinegar use in the laundry.
Sara, I'm in a hard water area and regularly use Vinegar in an empty load to clean my washing machine😉
@@ro7740 Thank you for the advice
I also use banking soda and vinegar regularly in my dishwasher. It helps to remove any build up of residue.
Water purification, bleach, water filters, rain barrels, water storage, Berkey water filter, water, think water, etc.
We harvest rain water and use the berkey for our drinking water! Game changer!
I really need to get a Berkey. It's been on my wish list for a long time. Now they are hard to find.
Do your research before you purchase an expensive water filter to make sure you are getting the best one for your needs. There are lots of UA-cam reviews and comparisons. We purchased an Alexapure water filter for our drinking water from 4Patriots Supply on-line and we love it. Great idea about getting a couple of rain barrels. They are suddenly becoming expensive.
@@lyndarina9839 , thanks so much.
The Berkey is wonderful.
You two are now my favorite channel ! Very informative !
Bath and Body works has the most attractive dispensers (to me). I used one for years, long after the original soap was used up, and that was the best gift basket ever!
9 volt batteries because the smoke alarm only ever needs a new one at 3am 😂
LOL! You're absolutely right! We've experienced the smoke alarm beeping loudly in the middle of the night.
Lol...oh so true!!
My smoke alarm must know y'all's alarms! LOL
🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
🤣 so very true
you can pour a few drops of essential oils in the gallon jug of vinegar and use it as a fabric softener
You guys are awesome!
I'm in SW Michigan and we have a lot of Amish around. This was our 2nd yr buying ½ a steer, and we also bought ½ a hog this year. With meat prices skyrocketing, we paid about $3/lb, including processing and freezer wrapping.
These are good suggestions for stock piling for a few months. As a prepper our stockpiles are 9 to 12 months and this isn’t for a zombie apocalypse as people call it. 2020 should have taught everyone one we need to have a stockpile.
From some disaster relief organization..FEMA or the Red Cross or something..said that a two week supply will help you get through 75 % of emergencies. Think snowstorms and electrical outrages. One or two months will bounce that up to 95%. Of course a 9-12 month soupply will help in a true SHTF situation.
I try to remember that as I build up my supply closet.
I really enjoy watching nice married couples.
Carry on with your videos.
Why, thank you, Agnes. We're happy to have you with us.
What is MILLIT???
Me too Larry!! Mustard !!!!
@@melindahudgens8727 , millet is often thought of as a grain, but it's actually a seeded grass. You cook it in much the same way as you do rice. We like the interesting flavor.
Was just thinking that. Ive never managed to have a nice relationship 🤷🏼♀️ I guess some people are meant to stay single. These guys are awesome.
I love seeing the picture of Larry's parents and of the old radio! Thanks so much for sharing these treasures. It's one of the reasons I love your channel.
I've recently started extreme couponing, and it helps so much. I wish I would have known this back years ago.
When it was hard to find toilet paper during COVID I had 6 large packages. We buy the things we use on a regular basis when we can get them at the best price. We are blessed to have a basement where we keep our extra stock pile of food and paper products.
My dad takes cocoa powder in his coffee. He read an article about it preventing alzheimers (sp?) And he's sharp as a tack 🤷♀️ its the sugar and stuff added in that makes chocolate not the best for you but cocoa itself has great benefits
You're right. The raw cocoa is actually pretty good for you.
Cocoa powder is a forever food.
@@cogit8able Good idea about cocoa powder with coffee.. I never heard of that..
Good until it is opened. That's is the coca powder in the cannister.
Instead of cocoa I use cacao instead it's more pure and it works for many things.
Good idea. Thanks Zaida Puerto Rico
I use hydrogen peroxide to get blood out of clothes. It lifts it right out.
I used it on the mattress when the cat vomited and it soaked through the sheet. Looked new.
Wow thanks I'm gonna try that
The Dial bar soap is great at removing blood stains too as well as other stains, I’m never wasting money on stain removers again
@@kieshabudhoo4174 thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try next time I need to. 😊
Does hydrogen peroxide bleach as well or can you use it on colored cloths?
I live near New Mexico. When in season, every grocery store has a huge amount of fresh green Anaheim chiles. I get about 6 pounds at a very good price. Usually around $1 plus a pound. After roasting, cleaning them they are about a pound and freeze very well
If you live near any Dollar General stores that is a great place for canned veggies. Usually around the Thanksgiving season they have (last 2 years I got this deal) their Clover Valley veggies 3 cans for $1. Usually includes green beams, french cut green beams, mixed veggies, corn, and creamed corn. Sometimes you can get the no salt too. Regular price is 2 for $1.
Wow not bad
I freeze butter when I can get it cheap! I mean like $2.00 a lb! I also keep shelf stable milk, dried beans, rice, dried fruits, right now I have blueberries, cherries, and cranberries.
I have to pay 5 dollars a lb for butter.
@@ashleybosvik3031 $5/lb for butter? Where in the country do you live?
you can freeze cheese too!
Yes, I stock up on butter at $1.99 or less. Recently saw video on freezing eggs in glass jars, sans shells for omelets.
@@verreal My goodness. I'm so sorry you have to deal with such high prices. Definitely freeze butter. I also can butter and margarine. I saw a UA-cam video on it.
Watched an Amish woman on UA-cam teaching you how to percolate a perfect cup of (regular) coffee. In the video she talks about having a treat with the coffee. A drizzle or so of maple syrup and heavy cream. SOOOOOOOO good! Nice use of maple syrup! 😋
Now I want some maple syrup in my coffee. I've never tried it, but I certainly will now.
I thought they didnt drink coffee or tea?
@@bubbles3042 that’s the Mormons.
What was her UA-cam channels name?
Look out Mr. Coffee, the Old Gal is back, I grew up drinking perked coffee, made in a Corningware pot. That would definitely wake you up in the morning. It wasn't timed, you knew by color and smell when it was ready. Several years back I found a complete Corningware pot, including basket at our local 2nd hand store, needless to say, it came home with me!
One of my favorite things I use vinegar for is in between baths, I use a half and half water/vinegar solution in a spray bottle to deodorizer my dogs, especially when they've been out for a walk in the rain as part of their daily life. Nothing smells worse than a wet doggo. It's vet approved and it is a natural way to get rid of fleas in their bedding and on carpets. The vinegar will linger for about 10 to 20 minutes but it's way better to use a natural product to deodorize and get rid of fleas in one quick spray. Yes baking soda does the same thing but it can dry out the skin on your dog which creates dander whereas the vinegar does not. Vinegar has the added benefit of conditioning the dogs coat making it soft and silky too.
One cheap way I've found to have hours of light in the home, when the power is out , is to buy inexpensive solar yard lights. Don't stick them in the ground, just put them in a sunny area . They'll be ready to use , when you need them. They last for hours. Some $5 solar lights were still going over 5 years later.
Salt, bleach, cinnamon, turmeric, anti bacterial soap!
Save the lint from the dryer lint trap and stuff it into a toilet paper tube. This is a wonderful and great way to start a fire 🔥 either in a fireplace, BBQ, Campfire, Fire Pit, etc. I learned this from “Hints From Heloise” in my local news paper. Have to love free stuff when you’re on a tight budget. Blessings to you and yours from Spokane, Washington USA 🇺🇸
Thanks for the great tip, Deborah.
Burning it isn’t toxic ?
I keep an empty Kleenex boutique box near my dryer and stuff it with lint every time I clean the screen. I do this year round, then start filling toilet paper tubes in the fall for use in our wood stove when it turns cold.
I read you can use paper towel dipped in the wax melts can be used for firestarter as well
I have been saving water from the faucet to use for other uses while I am waiting for the water to warm up.This is your tip that I thought was a great idea. I feel really good knowing I am saving water...so easy! Gina in lights
I have a bucket in my shower to save the water from there too. Great tip!
@Sharon Bice yes, I have saved the buckets from kitty litter also, rinsed out, makes good storage for things like rice, beans, flour, sugar in the bags or resealed in mylar.
Great idea I can use to plungers clothes in a bucket if electricity goes out. Use dirty water for plants or toilet if no power. People should try Using dryer's less so they'll have AC when extremely hot. I'll try to keep my AC at lowest setting and I don't change it might as window units. And like I told my son if you meant to go you can wear a thinner clothing. Call some people think cause you're wearing big road over here keep it cool actually too much material makes me burn up. I purchased some property about 8 years ago and we have a pond out in the backyard with our spring that feeds it in the woods before we can get our electricity on we have well water so we had to use pond water to flush commodes and to clean the house or whatever. And jug water to drink. I'll even use a jug of water and hang it up now you can put a little holes in The jug and just use that to take a shower people don't believe they can go and use a shower in a jug of water and you still get just as clean.
@Sharon Bice My husband thinks I'm crazy cuz I like to save all those big jugs that cat litter came out of. And these tea bottle's at Walmart they make tea in the clear square jugs I use them for seasonings anything I can use them for. And he's like we're going to be loaded with all these things. I said well at least you won't have to go out and buy those $4 containers at the store to use for food or whatever. I mean I just rinse those bottles out I put beans,rice, sugar,salt,flour, in them staple foods even pasta I am put flour in those containers I just rinse them out really good let them dry out in the sun. I mean that's saves from buying containers. I bought a bunch of those little toilet paper racks that you can put t toilet paper rolls on. I found one at the Walmart store the held at least six rolls of toilet paper at a time. So I'll just take a whole bag of toilet paper and just place them on the wall or whatever on these hangers and that way every time somebody needs a roll. Cuz nobody's not thinking to put another role in the bathroom so i just fill them all up at one time and you always got a roll LOL. But my husband says I'm starting to be one of those old ladies that hoard's. I said well as it works for me and I use it I don't see it as a hoarding problem or anything like that. That's why I built myself in my house just extra shelves that will be useful. I mean I don't save furniture and stuff like that I don't go out on the side road picking everything up or anything like that. I got animals and cats and dogs so you can't keep nothing nice and furniture if I need furniture I go to the Goodwill and pay $13 for a nice sofa chair. I'll just lay a blanket over to match my room coloring. You can't be all fancy with animals anybody tells you that you can are lying. I don't buy no fancy curtains rugs and rugs just cause more problems when you got animals cuz they can flea eggs and stuff like. I have even made my own blankets crochet blankets curtains. I close off of the rooms I don't use.I even have a door in the hall like in the winter I'll just close it all off in the hallway and the bathroom. Cuz you don't need no heat in the bathroom unless you're going to take a shower a lot of times I'll take it in a day and it's not that cold in the bathroom. Save a lot of electric and heat,AC . I mean it's stupid to heat up areas you don't need at the same time. with AC I just keep things cool enough at 1 setting I just wear lighter thin materials. if I got herbs or food or anything that gets screwed up because it's too hot in the room I just keep it at a low setting but I don't heat my halls or extra rooms it isn't used.
@@donnaleveron5711 And salt I believe in having yes I got a whole bottle of salt. The beans,flour, sugar,Salts and salts can remove swelling I've used warm towels with salt water held them on my boy's face n hands they swelled cause there not use to getting sunburned it moves the swelling. I got things just like that made in my bottles so those are Staples that you need. I've even used them to add teas bags put them all in a bottle. I even grow rosemary brushes cuz you can use that for tea and it's got a lot of antioxidants in it herbs and minerals and they're good for your health or antiseptics. But I keep buying those plants you can drink pineneedle tea too n Clean rooms with. salts can be used for many things you can preserve food. You can use it scrub and cleaning agent. Exfoliate even use sugar that way. Every time I go to a store and produce sections anywhere I can find big containers of Rosemary grown they can the hedges can get up to about 8 ft long and about four feet of high . I use rosemary for everything it would be a good bathroom cleaner to sanitize. But I'm a big believer on using herbs I'm not I love books and stuff like that cuz I always like to read to learn about stuff herbs n trees. You can get water from trees. If you get hungry even chew on sassafras tree branches and make teas with them. All my family are from both Virginia's you learn a lot of things. It's always good to have a little stove burner I have one that's about 2 ft tall two feet are so long perfect if you need to cook outside or whatever you can to heat a small room .
I love your focus on whole, plant-based, non-processed foods. Thank you!
Me too, that’s why I subscribed yesterday as soon as I heard the first video .
Love your videos! Great advice for always being prepared. I am building my pantry. Not one to spread fear but I have a very strong feeling we will have a very difficult next couple of years. I won't be shocked if we do have WWIII and our recession is predicted to last at least 2 years. Never stock pile, always leave things for others but do build your pantries. I think disposible gloves would be good to have on hand.
You two are such a cute couple. You clearly enjoy hanging out together.
ALSO, the shelf life of most of these things can be extended up to 20 years by simply packaging them in glass jars or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers...kept in a dark cool, moisture-free place of course!!
Obviously you take them out of the package right? I know this is a month old but I'm hoping maybe you can answer me have a great day Alice
@@annhatten1036 Yes!
Airtight, cool, dry, dark...then things last very long!
Where does one get reasonably priced oxygen absorbers?
@@selahrising i got mine from walmart last year..i bouhgt the smallest cause i can always add more, and i can use them in small containers without wasting large ones or having to buy every size
I learned something from a van-lifer about toilet paper. There are paper tablets that come 100 to a bag. You rehydrate with a drop or two of warm water for a nice clean wipe. Thayer are big enough to fold and turn over using about four times. It’s a good buy.
Peter and I live in a small town in the back of beyond. The closest big box store (eg: Costco) is an expensive ferry ride away. We do get the ferry paid for if we have a medical appointment, so anyone who is heading across the Strait generally has a list of things to pick up for friends and family. We do have a couple of places to buy things in bulk, such as grains, dried fruit, and spices. This is also a good area for foraging at certain times of the year. I usually manage to pick enough berries and rhubarb, as well as tree fruits, during the summer and fall to last us through the year in the freezer or in jars. One of the handiest things I've learned in the last few years is how to make garlic scape powder. I don't grow a lot of garlic myself, but there are always gardeners wanting someone to take the scapes off their hands. I use it wherever you would use regular garlic powder.
Two additional bulk purchases we make are tins of olive oil and bread flour. My bulk store at home saves me money and heaps of time as there is no mad rush at the last minute to the supermarket to get main ingredients.
Yes. Olive oil is in short supply so l too am stocking up on it to last us through the winter anyway. Good idea to stock up on different types of oils, like coconut oil, corn oil, etc.
Do a video on how to use the 12 V batteries that you're talking about to power your house if you have a grid down situation
Yes!
If not, would you please make one? Thanks from Texas.
There are a LOT of videos about solar power stations, power packs (such as the bluetti or jackery) that can be powered with generators or solar, diy battery power packs and so on.
@@Tsiri09 I'm sure but I want one from them
I was thinking the same thing!
Also get a bidet attachment for your toilet. Keep inventory of everything you have that expires. I haven't done it in a long time, and I was shocked at how much food had expired. It also helps with making menus and using up things before they expire. My husband uses handkerchiefs instead of Puffs.
Great video! Here's an extra reason why white rice has its place: it has a higher GI, meaning it provides quicker energy without the 'bulk' form the additional fiber of brown rice. This is why athletes will eat brown rice for most of the time they are training (extra nutrition takes precedence), but will use white rice to fuel races and competitions (quick energy and lower 'bulk' takes precedence. Also, white rice will typically cook quicker, helping you save energy costs... but I'm with you: the extra nutrition from brown rice makes it my usual 'go-to' choice!
I like how you defined stockpiling.
Please do a video for dummies on how to hook up and use the 12 volts.
Yes, please! I'm a dummy. Dummy needs video.
Larry said that he would love to do that!
@@UndertheMedian Thank you!
You can use an inverter. You'll want to know how much power the battery can supply and get the right wattage inverter. There is a formula for how to calculate how long you can run something off the battery. Google it, I don't want to tell you the wrong thing.
Just remember when they say not to draw below 50% of a 12 volt battery they do not mean drawing it down to 6 volts. It's a number over 12 volts( normal charge is 12.6 but varies). You need a digital multimeter to measure this . You also need a way to charge the battery. You can get a cheapish solar panel and charge controller from Harbor Freight.
I am well under the poverty line and have managed to develop a sizeable 2-year food storage for 2 persons. Only buy sales and bulk, learn to preserve and store things properly. Foraging and gardening is a big factor too.
I need no detergent because have an Eco Egg and soft water--i do add a tiny bit of borax or bleach to sanitize. Wool dryer balls replaced dryer sheets forever too.
Utilities halved by putting clear bubble wrap or foil-faced isoboard in windows in winter, judicious use of shady vines, open windows and fans in summer. Make own toothpaste of herbs and baking soda...greatly altered diet so no longer stink and rarely need to use soaps or shampoo. Just rinse off with water. No deodorants, lotions, cosmetics etc needed either as skin is clear and softer, better at 57 than when was 27. Almost never go out or to movies. Spend only on critical resources--mostly tools that save me from having to spend again.
I keep personal care products like shampoo and conditioner as well. I usually have 2 of everything in my store cupboard and replace one as soon as I take one out. Apart from that, we have very similar items on our little stockpiles!
I lived in flordia for years so I learned the hard about having a stock pile...... I also keep rice, powdered whole milk, some freeze dried meat and a coleman camp stove with some propane in case I lose electric and for kiddo I keep jello and peanutbutter
Powdered milk and canned milk are great to have on hand. We always had milk go bad when we bought a gallon because there is only two of us and we don't really use it for drinking. It is cheaper to buy a gallon than a quart at my store, so I have saved some plastic bottles that had water in them and I will pour some of the milk into them and put into the freezer. They hold smaller amounts that would work for cooking or a bowl of cereal so I don't have to thaw out a half gallon or more at a time. Now, we always have milk on hand.
Go to your local Dollar tree and they have shelf stable milk and I think it's about a pint for $1. So if it does end up going bad on you you didn't waste very much money. And then you have plenty when you actually need it.
@@brendabautista9683 I keep that Gosner shelf stable milk in my pantry for emergencies. But, I still like to use whole milk day to day.
I freeze ours in recycled pasta sauce jars😂
Same here.
Loved your list, especially vinegar and baking soda. Along with breakfast foods, I like to shelf grits as well. It can be prepared in so many ways.
Thank you for your videos. I thought I would add something. I have two pretty soap dispensers that I purchased at thrift stores. I have one of my bathroom and one in my kitchen and I actually use dishwashing liquid in both of them. I use it to wash my hands and clean my dishes. I find that it is cheaper than soft soap.
Loved the radio and picture of your parents.
In addition to most of the items you mentiond: chlorine bleach, soap. dishwashing liquid.
When you buy rice or flour, put it in the freezer for 48 hours to kill any bugs that may be in it.
what a precious thing to havewhat a precious thing to have in your house, something that you have in memory of your mom and dad,the picture and the radio!
Coffee beans! i know they’re not so frugal but in my book they are essential!!
Yes!! Given our love of coffee, can you believe we forgot to put it on our list??!! LOL!
Oh yes don't hurt to have about 10 cans of that. And I've heard over time you can use coffee for other things you might even need to use it for growing your plants
@Sharon Bice Since pandemic and even the before I was a prepper for a few years before all this came out and I said now boys see why I did that. But then I believe in having some coffee cuz you might need that caffeine if you had to do any manual work that you're not used to doing right now and to keep your bones warm . I'm almost 57 so I grew up in hard times with a child. But you got to use your common sense a lot of people don't have that these days. That's why I always love listening to the elders you learn a lot from listening to people and their stories. And this day and time Young folks don't have time for their elders it has a very sad and it's essential that you should do that cuz they love to tell you about it.
@Sharon Bice Yeah I purchased two coffee makers like that as well they're not old but I think Walmart carried them at one time and I purchased one and then I found one in the sporting area somewhere so I'll have 2. I've even purchase those cheap strainers and you can use those just put your water in the microwave when you got power and a canning jar and then I add the coffee and let it steep as a tea bag. Then strain it off like a homemade French press coffee makers.
I've even put a little coffee in a coffee filter and twist tie it off and put that in my cup and let it steep.
If you use baking soda for cleaning especially, go to the animal feed store and ask for "bi-carb" aka bi-carbonate. You can get a 50lb bag for CHEAP!! It is considered animal-grade, so it's up to you whether you use it to bake with or brush your teeth with it.
Forgot to add, that it is put out for animals (especially cows) free choice. Animals will use it for "indigestion"
Interesting. Never heard of this. Thank you for the tip! I thought I was being clever getting the 2lb boxes. LoL
Thanks for sharing
It is even put out by arm and hammer. My Husband works for a feed mill. I’ve used it for years. Measures fine for recipes too.
The best investment I made was purchasing a a Seal a Meal. I use it for everything from herbs and spices to rice, beans, frozen foods, etc..
Usually you can find those at good will new in a box for two bucks
All wonderful tips. My self when I buy flour, oats, and such I place in storage bags and put them in the freezer for 48 hours to kill any bugs or their eggs off. I then take them out and store in my pantry.
Soap, I had a bunch mom made, I use a bar of soap & one of those mesh red bags onions come mix and scrub dishes with. Works great to clean with.
Vinegar is a great floor cleaner to remove soap residue... Peroxide is also excellent floor cleaner especially if you have pets. You guys are very wise to work as a team to stock your home. 99% of people don't have the Amish or Mediterranean market.
Interesting tip given to me by a friend who lives in Alaska. You can freeze milk in plastic bags. It thaws out just fine apparently. And since milk expires pretty rapidly, that might be handy for stockpiling a household staple.
I freeze my milk in their original plastic bottles.
I usually freeze about 1/2 gallon of milk in smaller containers, every winter in case the weather keeps me in the house. It’s fine whenever I’ve thawed it. My tip would be to thaw it in the refrigerator I also pick up a couple of containers of shelf stable milk….I buy them at Walmart.
The only concern I have is if the power goes out. I live in Colorado so I could put it outside most of the time during the winter.
For anyone who's trying to make a list and having trouble. Hope this helps.
1) toilet paper
2) soft soap
3) laundry detergent
4) light bulbs
5) vinegar
6) baking soda
7)
@@genxx2724 🤣 hey thanks! I never got back to finish the list.
Baking soda works great to remove product buildup. Wet your hair, rub some baking soda into your hair. (It won't lather) Rinse your hair, then shampoo as usual. It also makes your hair soft and shiny.
What if you color your hair?
Vinegar balances PH level. It really works. Use it every week.
I put bay leaves in flour and suger and different things to keep bugs out
I’ve always been the type to have a backup of mostly everything we use ,including our medications. Just makes life easier. When supplies got better after the shutdown, I started backing up for much longer. If, God forbid something like that happened again, I won’t have to panic. It’s also nice in the winter not to have to go out as often. Love you two and your videos!
I have a lot of the same things. I always buy wheat germ, chia seeds, ground flax seed when they are a good price or in bulk. I use them in my smoothies or overnight oatmeal. I always have canned mushrooms and buy them when they are on sale as I use them in different recipes.
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I didn't know about batteries so lucky to have a husband that's so handy.
Yall are such a blessing! Love yalls channel and content. I'm always inspired and learning something new. Thank yall!
Thank you for sharing that very informative video!
One tip I have...I initially bought the biggest foam pump hand soap at the Dollar Store. When I used it up, I bought a large liquid refill soap (liquid shower soap works too), again at the Dollar Store, and added water to a little of the liquid soap in the foam pump bottle which goes a much longer way.
I got a recipe for foaming soap. It was:
1/4 liquid soap
1/4 alcohol
1/2 water
I use it mostly for cleaning my sink, counter tops, bathroom, etc.
Works great.
Love your video! I encourage having a backup jar of mayonnaise, some cans of tuna, chicken, sardines, or salmon(whatever you prefer to eat), canned tomato products such as paste, puree, diced, whole, or sauces, olives, and chocolate chips. Chocolate chips can go a long way in the kitchen such as in pancakes/waffles, muffins, cookies, quick breads, or just sprinkled on stuff. I also tend to keep a modest amount of olive oil, canola/vegetable oil, shortening, and cooking spray on hand.
I love how you are thinking about products with multiple uses. That's super important when you are talking about longer-term storage and (maybe) a situation where you either choose to not go to the store or can't get to the store.
A great place to buy baking soda in bulk is in the pool section of Walmart you can get I believe a 10 pound bag for about 6 to $8
Thanks! Great tip!
SAM's & Costco carry 12 to 15 lbs. bags year round
@@bluegrasslady9648 , thanks. It's been a while since I bought a big bag at SAMS and I didn't know if they carried them any more.
Recently discovered that and snapped it up.
Thank you so much! I’ve learned a lot, & have enjoyed listening to you both!
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