60 Affordable Non-Food Items You Should Be Buying

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60 Affordable Non-Food Items You Should Be Buying

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When I say the word “Pantry” food is the first thing that comes to mind. But, there are some important items you’ll want to add to your stockpile - but don’t eat these. Here are 60 Affordable non-food items that you should be buying.
When it comes to your pantry, food is just ONE of the key metrics to keep in mind. For instance, if you have canned food- but not a manual can opener - that’s a problem. Likewise, if you have food, but no matches or lighters - that may be a problem.
It’s these things we’ll talk about today and (hopefully) help you to think through possible scenarios and what you’ll need to have available that is important - but non-edible.
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@s.torres242 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Registered Nurse, Master Herbalist raised my a Native American grandmother. I believe very strongly in integrative medicine. Thank you for being aware& responsible when discussing natural alternatives. You two are awesome!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that positive affirmation to us.

@kathleenfreund7332 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to you two, I am doing it! I care for my sister who is only 63 and has early Alzheimers. mine is the only income and despite the impending recession, groceries and gas skyrocketing, I am able to put about $1500 a month towards my credit card debt, almost halfway there. Once that is paid, I"m saving to buy a mobile home (only thing I can afford here in California). It's because of all the great tips you give that I am able to do this....all those pennies add up. thank you, thank you, thank you

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

We are honored to be a part of your journey. God bless you for taking such good care of your sister.

@TermiteVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Kathleen, you sound awesomely organised!

@KC-dr3cg Жыл бұрын

Please keep us posted! Try to set up a GoFundMe.. people set up a fund request for all kinds of things like Vacations or school or tragedy and why not set up to see if you have any people who are interested in contributing I know that I would if I only knew under what site you are listed!

@lynjaggi7204 2 жыл бұрын

You know something else I love about you guys Hope and Larry??? You are not alarmists. You just educate us in creative and frugal ways on how to live smart and ever-ready for whatever might come. So much wisdom! THANK YOU 🙏🏼

@nathanielaranda8407 2 жыл бұрын

I would add bug sprays and pest control, dish detergent (more regular dawn or Palmolive than dishwasher) paper plates and disposable silverware, trash bags and very basic cleaning supplies 🙂

@eringobragh6507 2 жыл бұрын

You won't need those. Those are luxuries. The products in this video cover all those.

@darleneklinger8585 2 жыл бұрын

if your water is off, better to use disposable items instead of using your stored water.

@eringobragh6507 2 жыл бұрын

@@darleneklinger8585 No.

@FiNe_SiTe 2 жыл бұрын

@@eringobragh6507 I agree. They are probably the TP hoarders lol

@susanharbur5375 2 жыл бұрын

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@sharenp3839 2 жыл бұрын

Cayenne pepper is good to have on hand as it coagulates the blood if you have a bad cut. Also feminine pads are good or adult diapers for heavy bleeding like deep cuts. Coconut oil is good with your cloves and such for dental.

@debishell952 2 жыл бұрын

Do you sprinkle cayenne pepper on the wound?

@sharenp3839 2 жыл бұрын

@@debishell952 yes

@flgirl45 6 күн бұрын

Yes! My blood doesn't clot properly. I can bleed to the point of almost having to go to the ER, and from a very small cut. After many years of struggling with this, I recently discovered this. It not only stopped the blood but sealed the wound. It took a couple of tries, with my issue, and it worked. I also purchase organic. @debishell952

@carolferguson1314 2 жыл бұрын

Manuka honey will heal burns Bentonite clay can be used as tooth paste and great for an infected tooth. Mint makes a great bug spray Lavender also heals burns So glad you guys are doing this! Skin glue good to put in the first aid kit

@patriciaribaric3409 2 жыл бұрын

Zinc oxide (baby butt cream) is a great sunscreen/block, and it is good for the skin.

@catslove3884 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day no one had heard of manuka honey. It was just honey, and it worked to heal burns.

@carolferguson1314 2 жыл бұрын

@@catslove3884 That is absolutely true, but one of the big problems is most honey is pasteurized and missing all the healing properties 😉

@ctmom2114 2 жыл бұрын

A few suggestions: choose refillable butane lighters and get a bottle of butane instead of the disposable versions; stainless steel stovetop percolator (what I use daily) no pods/filters and can be used on a campfire/grill if needs must; feminine products esp in light of current warnings of shortages; while silicone mitts are nice, you can make some or hot pads if that style is preferred, using upcycled 100% cotton denim from old jeans (the lower legs tend to survive when the rest of the pants give it up). I've worked in an Inn and denim was the fabric of choice for the cooks to use as protection while cooking,

@NikiLivi5 2 жыл бұрын

My mom is a nurse & has always kept a cheap whiskey with peppermint & honey added. She would store it for at least 6 months before needed and use it for stubborn coughs.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, hard liquor is good to have on hand.

@RN-mn3jn 2 жыл бұрын

Look at your channel growing by leaps & bounds❤️🤸‍♀️ Wooohooo!! You are giving us what we need! Keep up the fantastic work 👏

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, R N! We're so grateful.

@koalabear6722 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. I just made Buttermilk Biscuits in my cast iron. Camping supplies come in handy. Brush teeth with baking soda. An emergency backpack with toiletries and a pack with a variety of clothing. Also water proof pouch with ID and important papers. Pantry items and grab and go items just in case you have to get out of your house.

@traceyobrien8410 2 жыл бұрын

When my oldest brother was dealing with excessive acne many years ago, my mother had him use witch hazel on it. It did take a while for the acne to clear up, but the witch hazel definitely worked wonders.

@dogmom2023 2 жыл бұрын

What a smart couple you are ,and so calming . You makes me feel like I've just eaten fried chicken and mashed potatoes when I watch your videos. food for the soul and emergencies.

@kathleenwebster 2 жыл бұрын

Fried chicken and mashed potatoes is a perfect way to describe them, or anything comforting! I'm going to borrow it 😃 Thank you!

@patriciagrennan974 2 жыл бұрын

So calming I love it Many prepping videos raise your anxiety and your blood pressure Thank you SO MUCH for this

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to make sure Hope sees your comment, Daisymay. Thank you so much. Love the analogy!

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenwebster - thank you.

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciagrennan974 - thank you.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

you can use baking soda and vinegar to clear drains out.its cheaper,and less caustic than other products like drain o,or liquid plumber. does the exact same thing. vinegar also dissolves lime scale,calcium,rust,hard water buildup in appliances,garbage disposal,it disinfects and sanitizes,and can keep colors bright,and whites pristinely white. handy for those who can't use bleach. it also cleans wounds. added, menstrational products. handy in an emergency situation. hair ties/claw clips.these are great chip clips,clothes pins,etc. shoe laces.many uses.same with clotheslines,jump rope,various tapes.(not music kind,Larry) sewing kit. Krazy glue. insulated bags,coolers.

@donnad4264 2 жыл бұрын

Pour Coke down drain

@DCB938 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 cast iron skillets, three different sizes, and a Dutch oven. Love them all and use them all. I bake my bread in the Dutch oven

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

rubbing alcohol is handy. for those who do nails or wear nail polish,MAKE SURE YOUR NAIL POLISH REMOVER SAYS SOAK OFF ON IT. the other kind causes major chemical burns!!! adding to list petroleum jelly vapor rub cough and cold meds such as cough.drops,Mucinex,benedryl,vitamin c drops. anti nausea meds tums. athletes foot cream baby powder,particularly cornstarch formula baby powder. jock itch cream Neosporin a and d ointment diaper rash cream aloe eye drops denture glue and effordent tabs. gauze medical tape scissors plastic wrap,foil,parchment,wax paper ziplock baggies hand sanitizer. bug repellant sun block

@customer5032 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you! My nonfood items are a first aid kit (I use a tackle box filled with supplies from the dollar store), camping equipment (I buy mine from Walmart), gardening supplies (I recommend heirloom seeds), daily hygiene items (think through what your family uses each day, don't forget nail clippers) and pet items (extra food, water, meds, leash, collar, vet records.) I also made sure that my family's emergency kits, two dog crates, and ourselves can all fit in my car in case of evacuations in our area.

@marthadirkes3211 2 жыл бұрын

Coconut oil is also something that should be kept on hand. It not only is good for cooking and baking, but can also be used for oil pulling if you have a tooth abscess or just tooth pain. WD-40 can also be used to remove adhesive gunk. And, in pinch, a large dish towel can be used for a sling.

@retrorhon63 2 жыл бұрын

Sewing supplies...just added to mine this last weekend. Basic color in threads, assortment of needles, seam ripper, needle threader, etc....also bought supplies to make reusable/washable feminine pads. Electrical tape is excellent to put with a small piece of tp or paper napkin for a bandaid...very flexible and cheap!

@alf287 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. Buy flannel or used receiving blankets at thrift store. Make a sanitary pattern of length and width. Cut 2 or more pieces for absorbancy and sew together. I ordered some from etsy and I use them to wipe when I pee and use them for baby wipes. Saves tp and wipes. Also look into tea towels and inexpensive econobum diaper covers that are one size fits all. NB to 3 yrs. I bought the covers for $1 piece because they were not perfect as they should have been but still work just fine. Tea towels at target or wm are cheap and very easy to use for diapering. Also I had a fever blister starting to come up last week. I had some random tea tree oil that I bought at TJ Maxxa few years ago so I put that on there with a qtip. I did that in the morning and evening for 4 days and it never came out. It smells good too. Also would like to add educational books for children. I have an 8 yr old and a 1 year old. I just recently went to Ollie's and bought teaching books that are from pre k up to 7th grade. The little people need things too. Also I don't like to give them sugar but I bought a bag of dum dums to keep. That would probably be a nice treat when things are tough. Don't forget children's meds, prob vitamins and also thrift or buy clothing on clearance for growth. I have done that as well as bought shoes all the way up in their size. I found a pair of shoes at Walmart that are cute and comfy on clearance for $5. I bought every size up. Make sure to have games and a few toys, with stuffed animals as they will depend on something to snuggle with. Hope this helps someone. I thought I had everything I needed but watching this has been an eye opener. Make your own washing bucket for laundry with a plunger and lid. Make your own toilet with a bucket and pool noodle . Make sure to have bags for elimination storage. Make a binder with clear covers for pages to keep safe with all the things you think you will need to know because when grid is down and no internet, you will wish you had it. I have books on safe edibles in my region, also survival guide book. Put those in a bucket with lid to waterproof as well as the most important thing, your Bible. You can put recipes in your binder, just remedies of tinctures. We have our first aid in buckets with a white lid and red cross with sharpie on top of lid. It stands out. I have made fire starters out of tp and paper towel rolls with lint from dryer. I usually cut tp roll in half or use whole and cut paper towel roll in 3 or 4 pieces, stuff lint, roll in wax paper, then tuck inside of roll. This may sound crazy but if you don't put right own your home meaning you are still paying the bank, you might want to get a nice sizeable tent for you and or any family members because who knows if you can't pay your mortgage bc you can't buy gas and / or job losses, you could be in danger or being foreclosed and where are you going to go? I am trying to think of things that sound impossible, but that really are possible. Remember, we live in a clown world.

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

@@alf287 Wow! I love your thinking especially about the binder with important info. in it, books for the children and adults and your bucket uses. Thanks for taking the time to list these items.

@nicoletierheimer3546 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to Daniel!!!! I work at a high school and we’ve had a rough couple of years. My son graduated in 2020, 3 months later at an outdoor venue because of Covid. He is now entering his junior year in college in the fall! Yea

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Our oldest son, James, missed his final 7 weeks of college because of the pandemic He had 48 hours to pack up his dorm room and move home to do the rest of the semester on-line. He was able to graduate in an outdoor ceremony a full year after receiving his diploma. It was so hard for him. Our son, Daniel, actually wrote a paper this year on the distancing and isolation of 2020, comparing the aftermath to experiencing PTSD. Wow! I don't think I realized how hard it was on him until I read his paper.

@jennydumenigo6562 2 жыл бұрын

I would add cash a few years ago my area was hit by a hurricane and we were without power for over a week most stores were open using generators but you had to pay in cash no credit cards no debit cards were accepted. My father always had a little stash of cash on hand and I picked up the habit we did fine during that crisis.

@hebcat48 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a tweezer around for pulling out splinters.

@rachelwickart275 2 жыл бұрын

One of our local community theaters uses a floor polishing machine occasionally to clean very high-traffic areas. The little "punch outs" from the polishing disc (so they can be attached to the machine) used to be thrown away until my hubby brought home some. The material is similar to Scotch-Brite, and I use them at home on my cast iron and other really "gunky" cleaning jobs -- works like a charm, and costs us nothing!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I love creative reuse like that - and free is always the right price.

@1mourningdove54 Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are great and just the perfect size!

@saltyassassins5816 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I confess I'm a middle aged man not that it matters yet my father was a radar man in the u.s. navy from '67 to '69. He was on the u.s.s. tatnal and u.s.s John King. My father taught me how to cook. I've watched him make cakes in a cast iron pan. He was a firm believer in cooking low and slow. Dad died October 15th 2017 of a stroke. He's buried in moorhead, Minnesota

@retrorhon63 2 жыл бұрын

God rest his soul.

@saltyassassins5816 2 жыл бұрын

@@retrorhon63 dad was raised with a father that's a God fearing person. The rest of his family isn't worth talking about. Dad basically raised himself and his father worked so much that dad didn't have much time with him. Grandpa unloaded coal trains back in the day then would deliver coal to houses unload the truck into the coal shoots houses had just to repeat the process. Now dad was a jack of all trades master of none. Yet I wouldn't trade him for the world. He was the type to love his enemies and give the shirt off his back to help someone. When he died it destroyed me. I lost him and to close friends in 2017 which ultimately led into a suicide attempt on my part to be close to dad. I'm happy to be alive today for many reasons. There's not enough time or space to explain how I feel

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

We're so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your father was a wonderful person.

@kathleenwebster 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great list, my favorite is a list of the items you have!!! I'm a huge list maker, so I did a quiet cheer for that one (Hubby is sleeping lol)! I keep packing lists in my phone for every situation I ever need to pack anything for. I would add wet wipes, like Cottonelle or baby wipes, for a quick freshen up, if needed. They're good if you don't have enough water for rinsing off soap. Thank you for this video!

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

we plan to go June 14 to get non food items,such as cleaning supplies,some over the counter medicine,pet supplies,hygiene items,coffee filters,foil

@j.l.emerson592 2 жыл бұрын

Any & all camping supplies can be used for emergencies. Anything that makes life easier while camping will be useful for other situations. Gardening tools (manual tools) & supplies. Seeds too. Menstrual pads & tampons should be included in your first aid kit. The pads are great for use as absorbant bandages on larger wounds. Tampons are good to control bleeding for puncture wounds. (til you can get professional medical care) Get Vet Wrap. It's a stretchy, slightly adhesive paper wrap that's similar to Ace bandages, only much cheaper. (Used by veterinarians on their animal patients) The so called human version is also more expensive than Vet Wrap. Add duct tape to your first aid kit. It can pull splinters & thorns, it can pad splints, etc. Duct tape is good for everything. Zip lock bags of various sizes need to be in your first aid kit too. They have so many uses. Super glue: can be used to close small wounds that would otherwise need stitches. Why bother with a list? If something is really important, put it in a special place. Something like a closet, cabinet, a tote, your bug out bag, etc. Always keep whatever is really important to you in one place, don't scatter it around the house in various places.

@sheila3936 2 жыл бұрын

Careful on the length of time tampons would be in the wound. Toxic shock syndrome is no joke.

@s.torres242 2 жыл бұрын

I may have missed it but I would add bottled water. When a tornadoe hit our neighborhood we were the only ones that had water (no electricity, water, phones etc. for weeks). We were able to help our neighbors get thru the emergency period since we couldn't leave our homes to get anything for a couple of days (too much debri).

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say light bulbs,batteries,candles,matches,lighters,hygiene items,cleaning supplies,first aid,pet,if you have pets/service animals,self defense items,just in general,btw,eBay,self defense key chains,$13-$25 each. kubotons,$10-$150 each.and,self defense key chain does have 3in 1 tool.seatbelt cutter,window breaker,whistle. gift idea. Bowie knives. again ,eBay sells knife lots for various prices,$5-$250.handy for so many things. knife sharpener. multi tools.

@sandrapoxon7802 Жыл бұрын

An old camping trick to use if you have to use a "good" piece of your cookware over a fire or on the BBQ. Take a handful of any liquid dish soap and smear it on the outside bottom and two inches up the sides of your pot. It will turn completely black but don\t worry. Making sure the pot is your last item to wash once the water hits the burned soap is will rinse right off and leave your pot shinier than the day you bought it.

@lorettauppercue6400 2 жыл бұрын

I love this comprehensive list. I'll work on gathering the things I already have together, and little by little add most others. Thanks for the help, and great explanations.

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

Epsom Salts is also great as a soil nutrient. You can use it while watering or just scatter it around the plants and mix it into the soil.

@angelsgarden3000 2 жыл бұрын

This is why we buy the one without scents

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelsgarden3000 I do too. I usually get it in bigger bags at the hardware store. But use it in a tub of hot water occasionally too if I have achy muscles from a long day of gardening! 😊

@traceyobrien8410 2 жыл бұрын

Witch hazel is also wonderful as a facial toner. What I like to do is keep a face rag soaked in witch hazel in a small plastic bag in the refrigerator. It is wonderfully refreshing and cooling.

@FidoHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! Re: sling - I made my own oversized triangular bandages - big enough I can use them to support an arm over outer clothing if needed. First Aid training an essential "item". And older F.A. manuals great sources of info for the many ways of using triangular bandages in F.A. situations. Recently, I've also added a couple of tourniquets. I have also added an adjustable walking cane to my provisions. I would add a pair of adjustable crutches if I had the space, (I'm a fulltime RVer). Oil of Cloves, (aka Eugenol), great for toothache. In addition to duct tape, etc., I keep a tube of weatherproof silicone caulking - lots of uses.

@mysticmom616 2 жыл бұрын

Add calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, Benadryl cream and antibiotic ointments. Aloe Vera gel for burns

@annmartin2893 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed your new background and thought, “I really like how Larry and Hope change their background often and I particularly like this one!” I hope you use it more often! Also, as an RN, we were taught never to use hydrogen peroxide on a wound. The reason is that it creates bubbles that can enter a vein or artery. This can block the passage of blood, which can cause strokes and it can be life-threatening. Cleaning a wound with salt water (1tsp salt in 2cups of water and boil x 15 minutes) is what we used in hospital and the community. I appreciate your many tips on frugality and I love your personalities! 🤗

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your professional insight.

@RobynJohnson-xg1sh 2 жыл бұрын

Bungie cord to go with tarps.

@bria2596 2 жыл бұрын

Boric Acid powder (multiple medical uses, and lasts for years), Povidone Iodine (multiple medical uses, and lasts for years). I stock everything you mentioned for first aid. As a child, in a financially strapped family, I ate Plantain (the weed), no one showed me, I found it growing in a nearby vacant lot, and I ate it daily during the summer. Plantain kept me from being as hungry, I particulary enjoyed the seed stems. I only recently found the right name for the plant Plantain, and have discovered it grows all over the county. I had no idea it was an anti-inflammatory. It is on my list of wild plants that are edible, which I am experimenting with as my gardening skills are developing. Lambs quarters - another worthwhile plant to eat. * The list of where things are stored in the house is a great idea, and the back of a cabinet door would be the right place in my house for this list. Many Thanks!

@lindadenneypu6315 2 жыл бұрын

I converted my kids old cubby house and put shelfs in I and I've started stocking what I can I also use the old cubby to hide xmas and bday gifts in

@angelasalyer5631 2 жыл бұрын

L-Lysine is also great for teens with acne. It will clear it up within 2 to 3 weeks and will improve with continued use.

@kathythompson655 2 жыл бұрын

Great list. I don't know if I missed it, but latex gloves would be good to have and pad locks.

@shoppergirl8904 2 жыл бұрын

Cast iron is my fave for everyday, anyway! Love this list!

@user-kz6ms2rr3j 9 ай бұрын

I have a massive first aid kit. I am a retired NICU nurse. I think that just having been a nurse and having lived in the remote mountains of Colorado, makes me hyper-aware of the need for medical attention to people in general. I am not yet 60 years old and I have a lot of life yet to live. I always feel spurred on to help those in need.

@saltyassassins5816 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Minnesota family and use to keep candles and matches tucked away for a rainy day. Manly for winter months if power went out. The candles did the job. It still got cold in the house but we didn't freeze.

@WiseWomanLola 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have these recommendations in a printable list for us?

@evelinharmannfan7191 2 жыл бұрын

Ribwort plantain also helps with bronchitis. But beside that, I also use the young leaves in a spread I make from youghurt, sour cream, chives, burnet, lemon balm and parsly, and sometimes fresh dill weed or a little thyme. This spread tastes very nice and is very healthy. It works as a salad dressing or a dip for raw veggis (carrot or cucumber sticks) and turns boiled or baked potatoes into a main course. It is one of the easiest, healthiest and cheapest foods I found, if you grow the herbes in your backyard or lawn. (You can grow the burnet in your lawn, too. Just spread some seeds into your lawn and let it take care of itself) And If you suffer from iron deficiency, eat this once a week and you will get well.

@greeneyedredhead61 2 жыл бұрын

Some pantry items you may have missed: 1. Pet supplies, such as food, dog medicine, and extra water... It's not just for humans. 2. Sewing box, needles and thread especially. It has obvious uses but it could also be used for stitching up a wound if it really needed to be done and you were stuck where an ambulance couldn't get to you. Another thing you can use to close a wound is super glue, yes, yes you can and never under estimate the power of duct tape. 3. Neosporin for cuts and scraps. Pack what's good for you and yours, in your first aide kit. 4. Flashlight's and batteries. As well as candles and lighters. 5. Emergency information, such as your home owners insurance, life insurance policies and medical records as best you can add well as copies of all percription meds you may need to replace in a disaster. And don't forget a written copy of important phone number's and bank account numbers, as well as birth certificate's. (Ya know in case your home burns down...or something else happens that you can't get into your home. ) 6. Feminine products if needed. 7. Rock salt. To spread on icy steps. What's in my first aid kit: Bandages of different sizes. The gauze kind. Safety scissors to cut bandages. Ace bandages. Paper tape Stretchy gauze wrap. Ice and heat packs. Needle, thread, tweezers. Super glue Pain relief medicine/fever reducer (like Tylenol) Anti inflation meds (like ibuprofen) Neosporin Bottle of water Wooden paint stir sticks. For emergency splint. (I've used them on my dog's leg when he got hit by a car, til I could get him to a vet) Wound cleaner such as rubbing alcohol or peroxide. Baby aspirin ( in case someone might be having a heart attack) Great video guys. Keep up the good work. Thank you., 1 last thing. Stuff for making a composting toilet, such as a 5gal bucket, pool noodles for the rim, and saw dust or horse pellets to absorb the smells and liquid and don't forget the heavy duty trash bags to line it. 👍

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such helpful additions to our list. We're going to do a follow-up video on Monday featuring viewer suggestions.

@pigletsbank437 2 жыл бұрын

Cast iron and stainless steel skillets and several sizes of Dutch ovens with outdoor gloves in my kitchen/camping gear. Lighters, matches and firestarter. Tooth pigs or dentalfloss are a must for me.

@smalltheresa1 2 жыл бұрын

I been stocking up epsom salt, cleaning supplies, Hdrogen peroxide baking soda over a year ago especially when it was dollar at dollar tree, It was not intention to stockpile but brought these items just because.

@simplethymes1202 2 жыл бұрын

Great list! Yeast,eye glass repair kit,reading glasses,tooth repair,ear cleaning kit,golden seal,oil,black strap molasses for food,fertilizer,and medicine

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

Making a list and checking it twice! Today, I am going to fill in the gaps on my supplies. Thanks!

@VirgoVibe 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I see so many people talking about food in their videos (which is fine) but most people are forgetting how they are going to cook that food or how they going to brush their teeth. I have plenty of dried food and pantry items but I'm more worried about transportation, energy, and hygiene. FIY (I'm sure you know this), you can use baking soda to brush teeth and DILUTED hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash. If you have a mouth sore (canker?), rinse with DILUTED hydrogen peroxide for 10 seconds and it really helps.

@dianefiebelkorn2921 Жыл бұрын

Hello ~ FYI B vitamins work synergistically / they work together for metabolism and absorption. If you take just one or two separately it can cause imbalances in the other B’s. Taking B12 together with a complete B Complex formula will be better absorbed and not cause an imbalance.

@lisaward3890 2 жыл бұрын

I have my Moms cast iron,love using it every day!

@melissawright4040 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of cleaning supplies but need to check them again. I moved into my mom's house when she passed away a year and a half ago and I'm still going through stuff. You guys made me think about picking up some non grocery items

@stacyeisner441 2 жыл бұрын

Pony tail holders (who thinks about those?)also make wonderful rubber bands

@snookumsjack 2 жыл бұрын

Epsom salt also great for tossing a heaping handful in very warm water to soak injuries including open wounds EXAMPLE: Foot, Hand, Leg etc. I stepped on a toothpick in our shag carpet(yes, that long ago). My Mother just had me soak my foot for a couple days. No infection and it drew the toothpick out(unable to get it out before). Dr?? Heck no, in our family you would have to stop breathing and/or have several stab wounds to go to a Dr. LOL.

@juliescheidler7763 2 жыл бұрын

All great ideas which most I have. Earlier this year I purchased a small gas grill that had a griddle in case of a storm or power outtage.

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Sos pads are great too

@joleneperkins5424 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your help during these times.

@lisaward3890 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Daniel for making it to graduation!👍

@deniseconaway701 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of these things i would not of thought about, so Thankyou Larry and Hope, also reading the comments some great tips there too xx

@lisaward3890 2 жыл бұрын

Yard plantain I used to pick a leaf and try to pull the green thread out as long as I could get it without breaking it,for amusement!

@judithstorck5195 2 жыл бұрын

Talking about socks - we take some (primarily my Husband's old socks) tie each one once in the middle and our dog LOVES to play with them - we throw it & he brings it back to throw again. So cute - some times he just grabs one & takes a nap with it between his paws (like a little kid with their favorite teddy bear). Judi

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Too cute. Our Shelby used to steal my bedroom slippers and carry them around the house so I would chase her to get them back. It was only my slippers - she didn't touch any one else's slippers. I guess it was fun for her to mess with "Mom."

@brg2743 2 жыл бұрын

The pandemic has been extremely difficult for college students. They couldn't meet people like they normally would and the loneliness and being away from home was not good. I admire any college students who went through this and managed to stay strong. Good job kids!

@jerim4543 2 жыл бұрын

Flashlight, candles, batteries. For my own multi-purpose items: A bag of frozen peas is both food and an ice pack. Microwave some rice in a clean sock for an emergency heating pad. And you can never go wrong with Noxzema and Vicks. For more serious emergencies, feminine hygiene products can compress a bad wound. And as much as I hate to even think about it, a tampon can be used to pack a puncture or gunshot wound until help arrives. So, ladies, pantry your purse too. You never know when your overstuffed purse can help someone.

@donnad4264 2 жыл бұрын

I use 1/2 of dryer sheet, very effective, no waste

@bria2596 2 жыл бұрын

It might be good to stock up on things for the car - do you need an extra car fob programmed, I am buying some engine and cabin air filters, oil filters, Mobile 1 5W30 oil (it stays good for five years), and windshield wiper refills (the silicone refills that you feed into the wiper blades). I'm feeling a little better about keeping the car maintained over the next few years.

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

Epsom salts has magnesium. Great for muscle spasms.

@hello-vs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Prices still going up and get stuff if you can now aldi is the best store to stock up on

@l.biberos9771 2 жыл бұрын

Liquid cleanser can be replaced with cream of tarter mixed into a thin paste with water or lemon juice.

@marybaer4660 2 жыл бұрын

Most important thing never mentioned PRAYER. IF YOU DONT HAVE God you have nothing. U can be stocked to the ceiling but this won't help you if your not praying and reading the Holy Bible

@suzannewilliams3599 2 жыл бұрын

Amen! 🙏

@sharondraffin7857 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know about plantain. I don’t have any in my yard but my neighbor has a lot. I grew up with it being called “pig ears”. I didn’t know it was really called plantain until I was I. My 20s.

@judithstorck5195 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you for the intel. Lots of things mentioned most people do not think about. Judi

@Nonameagain80 Жыл бұрын

The socks that are getting holes at the heel can be good for the gloves idea mentioned; the single socks I keep because eventually another pair of the same will miss a sock and can be paired with the other single of the same 😊

@lydiabudgetsmore622 2 жыл бұрын

I do like to have things to barter in my pantry such has small liquor bottles and pain relief products. I also bought a case of disposable first aid ice packs. I can use those if it's too hot to cool me down or use to keep food cold.

@monicahunsinger1606 2 жыл бұрын

Coffee filters, burn cream with Lidocaine and solar lights for a safe indoor light solution

@alexiandrahillstromkazsano8261 2 жыл бұрын

It's *Lidocaine

@christinewhite9162 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this show, just what I need.

@larryware1 2 жыл бұрын

Super, Christine!

@jeannelejeune1983 2 жыл бұрын

Y’all are a God send. Y’all have helped me so much.

@susangortva7939 2 жыл бұрын

my weird tip is a piece of metal window screening cut the same size as a scroungy dish washer. the screening goes against the burnt on pan, even glass that has film on it.

@creinicke1000 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the laundry soap sheets to store. I'd been buying medium size liquid laundry soap jugs, but it is big and bulky, so while the laundry soap sheets may not be as good.. they take up so much less space and are light.

@evelinharmannfan7191 2 жыл бұрын

Field horsetail is also good to stock. It is excellent for cleaning pots, ovens or grills. You can easily dry it and keep it forever. Also good as a fungicide on plants and a medicine against gout.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not really familiar with it.

@FeeBee3001 2 жыл бұрын

I am literally watching this video while planning to cook in my cast iron pot in a fire in my backyard. Felt like camping so having a personal campout at home.

@lifebeyondthesalary2458 2 жыл бұрын

I’m only 1/2 way thru-ish. But I would add tape (scotch, duck, & medical type tapes) & scissors as well as box cutters & fingernail clippers & nail filers. & don’t forget about cotton swabs AND cotton balls…. & garlic ear oil (the only thing that works on my ear infections is garlic oil in my ear, massaged in & 1/2 of a cotton ball stuffed in my ear to keep the oil in & not drain out). That is TOTALLY a “my side of the family thing” but I ALWAYS make sure I have some on hand!!! ALWAYS. Any kind of medical type of thing specific to you & your family… for instance, I have extras of hand/thumb braces for my arthritis and carpal tunnel issues AND I have issues with my feet, so I always keep the metatarsal foot pads on hand as well for new shoes (or replace other ones from previous shoes). Wooden clips, not just for chip bags & laundry 😂 Books on preparedness/self-sufficiency/plants you can eat or avoid/medical training, etc. Bags, not just plastic or trash bags, but bags to tote things into as well… maybe even a laundry basket or 3.

@sherrycatanese4312 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! The only thing I see missing is ….music!! We can lift our spirits when anything happens to us when we release and get into music. Whatever is your favorite find a way to be able to have it for your sanity. Thanks you, keep prepping!

@danaodom1010 2 жыл бұрын

Cloves or clove oil will not stop pain if that painful tooth has been capped. My oral dental specialist told me.. wow that makes sense.

@susiedavis1740 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Hope and Larry! I am with you on toilet paper Hope. After the early months of 2020 I will not be caught short on that again. 😉 I would also like to add, look for all of these products in different areas of your store. For instance witch hazel sold in the cosmetics section of any big box or supercenter type store will always be twice as much as the witch hazel that you find in the Health and medicinal section of the same store. Same product different prices, and this goes for so many of the items that you are talking about.

@greeneyedredhead61 2 жыл бұрын

I have found witch hazel at dollar tree

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Great reminder to look in different areas of the same store - or even a different store to find products for less money.

@air.b3ar 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, as long as you prep for things you will normally eat or use whats the harm in getting a couple extras of your favorite shelf stable items here and there?

@sagawang5 2 жыл бұрын

Safety pins as can fish with them too

@KatyInNH 2 жыл бұрын

A stray sock can be cut up into ‘rounds’ for hair ties. I prefer those now over commercially purchased

@Michelle-bw1xg 2 жыл бұрын

I thought at first the balloons were for 100K subscribers! Your videos have such incredible content, love community comments also! Thank you.

@cbass2755 2 жыл бұрын

A list where my things are…hum…I didn’t think of that one. Not a bad idea! I’ve already had to hunt down where I put stuff dang it! Of course….a list. Great big hug coming your way guys!!! 🤗🥰🤗🥰

@Denise-pn1tj 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to correct you but arnica is adjustable. I don’t know how it’s process that’s something I’m about to learn and I am going to plant arnica but I have been taking arnica Montana for years! It works wonders on my arthritis. The way I buy them is it’s a sugar pellet that’s soaked in Arnica Montana. I also buy the gel roll-on under the equate brand and it works great. My best friend and I both suffer with arthritis works wonders and also I have bought an arnica tea. So you might wanna look into it as I will. I appreciate your hands they’re great most of the stuff that you’ve Mentioned either have or is on my list or on my list to replenish. My goal is to buy enough of everything to last me the rest of my life so I don’t have to shop anymore. I’m looking at this is my own savings account. It’s going to make moving a bear but I’m looking at this to plan for my old age. Thank you for all that you guys do I appreciate all your tips they’re wonderful. Also I wanted to let you know that you can make your own washing soda. You can look it up online as to how to do it you have to be careful doing it but you can make your own laundry soap which I do and I usually buy the washing soda but you can make it with regular baking soda. It’s an easy process by baking at low in the oven but you must be careful when doing so. Thought I would let you know hope y’all are having a great week God bless you. Thanks again Denise

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Hey that's really interesting. Thanks for sharing. I remember years ago when I began researching herbs all the sources said that it was poisonous. I'll have to do some more hunting for information. Thanks for your inside information.

@belindacopson2390 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a super informative video. I like to have plenty of spare candles and matches always. Instead of the green scourer pads I like coconut fibre scourers as they are natural and compostable - I always keep a stock of these.

@fullofhope2222 2 жыл бұрын

IF YOU HAVE A BOX OF THINGS YOU NEED DURING BLACK OUT - WRAP A REFLECTIVE TAPE AROUND IT - easy to find with your bedside flashlight

@MyButtercup 2 жыл бұрын

A good chefs knife, paring knife, potato peeler and cutting board.

@cbass2755 2 жыл бұрын

I have pretty much every item you have suggested! Yay me!! And btw…I love those Scotch Bright’s too. I use the ones with the sponge on them too. For me, they help greatly…Another wonderful video Hope and Larry, Thank you so much! ♥️✝️

@aq1678 2 жыл бұрын

May we have a pantry tour video, please?

@traceyobrien8410 2 жыл бұрын

Denture tablets are good to use for the toilet bowl. Just plop one or two in there and the let the fizz do its thing.

@donnad4264 2 жыл бұрын

Make poultice out of tobacco & water is great for bee / wasp stings

@retrorhon63 2 жыл бұрын

My doctor years ago told me to make a poltice/paste out of meat tenderizer and water and pack it on the sting. Works great and I always keep a small bottle of dry meat tenderizer in the house...

@hollynauss6359 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a child, my mom put baking soda & water paste on bee stings.

@dianecouchman3520 2 жыл бұрын

WD40 Love it!! I have a very old car, the key (all of the keys) refused to work. Panic, panic! WD40 to the rescue. A little squirt in the key area on the steering wheel and away we go :)