It really was the best surprise ever. My sister came up with the idea and the rest of my family - and my husband's family - jumped in on the idea too. I absolutely loved it!

Very smart of you! I need to work on learning how to can some of our meat as well.

It really was the best birthday gift...practical and completely me! ❤

Likewise! 🥰 Thanks for stopping by and watching my tour!

Yes! I regularly use it in baking as well as for a side dish!

Thank you, Nicky! What a wise woman you are, to use that Walmart discount to stock up on practical groceries. So smart of you to take care of your family and build your stockpile that way. 😍

I think it's 1 ounce per quart.. also to make vinegar. Use large glass jar put in lots of dried apples, figs or cooked gluttonous rice which ever kind of vinegar you want to make. add distilled water. Cover with cheese cloth and put in cool dark space for about 25-30days. Take out fruit or rice and put on lid and let ferment. Wine vinegar is just to leave bottle open with cheese cloth and it will turn to vinegar.

Yes! The bakery is a great source of free buckets - or often a dollar or two. That's how I got my food safe ice cream buckets for free too. Lots of places to look, if you want buckets for free!

Nice info.👍. I’ve also heard rubbing eggs with mineral spirits helps to preserve for 1year without refrigeration. Have you ? Just wondering if that was true 🤷‍♀️

@@notsurewhatscookin8691 Yes, I have done this, it's common to do here in Northern Maine and up in NB, Canada, you still put the mineral spirit eggs in the fridge (or cold cellar), they will last 9 months or so, you can always do the float test to check. Another way is to do pickled eggs - and there are many ways to do that, you can look up recipes. You can also just freeze eggs, by breaking open each egg, and dropping open each egg into a ice tray, once frozen, put them in a zip lock and make more as desired.

Thank you so much! 🥰

Thanks for the tip!

Wish I had that mouse/rat recipe a year or two ago when we had a major problem with mice. I also store my extra pasta in one of the white buckets. Anything not in a jar or can that is "stockpile" pantry vs. everyday pantry goes in the buckets. That said, I DO shop the buckets before making my grocery list. I have a white bucket for Rice, one for Ramen Noodles ('cause we bought a huge box of them at one point), one for dry beans, one for flour & sugar (there are only 2 of us and I don't like to store as much of those, plus I have some flour and sugar in those No. 10 cans).

Do you use any liquid to be able to form a ball??

@@isabelpimentel1415 just enough water to make em pasty, anything else can go rancid if the rats don't eat all the balls you make. If you don't want to make the balls you can put the same ingredients in small snack baggies and lay them around (they will chew through the baggies), OR buy some dollar tree food containers, cut a hole in the side of them and put the powder mixture in those. Another mixture is cornmeal (jiffy is best because it's sweet), and baking soda 1-1 ratio's, adding sugar later if they are ignoring them, for other items in your pantry. PS 1 place the majority of the bait along walls, and in dark areas, with the smaller amounts actually near the food, if the food is in well lit and well traveled areas. Rodents travel along the walls, and they would rather be in the dark areas, and will mostly avoid well lit, and traveled areas unless they are getting hungry, and or bold because they are feeding young in a nest. PS 2 what kills the rodents is the baking soda, they can't burp, and baking soda makes gas. BUT baking soda is harmless to cats, dogs, and small children making this bait safe to have around them.

Mice can chew through plastic

Thanks for the info! I do like the Spanish aisle for food, but hadn't seen powdered tomatoes! I will have to look for them next time! Thanks for the tips! I do need to restock my powdered milk too.

I'll be checking for the Knorr powdered tomatoes, and maybe the milk too! Thanks for that tip.

​@@joyfullythriving It is actually a flavor of Knorr bouillon which is a mix of tomato powder with chicken bouillon. Knorr also makes a dried soup pouch called SOPA. The SOPA has tomato powder with pasta flavors. I take a Knorr SOPA pouch and add a few other ingredients to turn it into a low cost meal. For example, Knorr SOPA tomato with elbow is a simple start for a Chili Mac. I can just add chili seasoned beans for the meal. Knorr SOPA is 56 cents a pouch in my area.

Yay! We absolutely LOVE popcorn and it isn't hard to make on the stove...and tastes so good. And I'm glad you grabbed baking cocoa, too! So happy I could give you some good ideas! ☺

It really is! Thanks, and thanks for watching!

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Yes, I do that for some of my canned goods, but certainly have the space to do it for more! Great reminder!

be careful with that as mice love cardboard to chew on

Great tip! I'll have to see if our Dollar Tree carries them!

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much! I do try. It helps that I don't mind grocery shopping, and I have a good memory for prices! I credit my memory to my Dad! 😉

@@joyfullythriving We use a "China Marker" for dates and info. They are like an industrial crayon that washes of easily but marks just about anything. They are widely available from Tractor Supply to Amazon. Good vid !

@@ThePaPappy Thanks for that tip! I'll have to look into getting one of those!

It really is so simple, but so helpful! I do the same as things empty up.

@@joyfullythriving I bought large plastic camping water storage containers and filled them up. You can use the water for toilet tank to flush toilets if power is out for lengthy times; if boiled, can wash dishes; use for personal hygiene, or use to water garden plants.

Thanks, April! I'm glad it was worth the wait! ☺

It's a great goal to work towards! My stockpiling baby steps break it down how you an do it. Here's that video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLl4eZyitqqYpWQ.html

Get to work on it :)

Thank you for the encouragement! I am so glad you found this video helpful! And yes, we have had 3 random power outages this past year, where we have had to use the water I stored in the bathrooms to flush toilets. Practical and helpful for sure!

Yes, I have 3 with gamma lids that I rotate through - one for flour, one for sugar, and one for other bags of sugars. I do love the convience of twisting on and off. I just was not expecting it to be so hard to get them on the first time! 😂 And thanks, Alison! So glad you enjoyed the tour!

Good to know! My kids take those in their lunches almost every day so I am constantly rotating through them. I doubt they sit longer than a couple months at most, especially now that I pack 4 lunches 5 times a week with applesauce! 😆

I love seeing what others can too! Pickles and the cowboy candy were new for me as well this year. I will have to try zucchini next year. And that's a great green tomato tip! Thank you, Patricia!

I ripen green tomatoes in my root cellar, but I have also put them right in my salsa batch before and canned them up when I haven't had enough. But preferably, they easily ripen with no problem in a cool dark place, enclosed - I use a crate fully lined and covered with either cardboard or newspaper, with at least one reddening tomato, but I have heard you can put a banana in with them, the enzymes ripen them.

@@SirenaSpades That is great to know! Great idea to ripen in your cellar. I've always wondered what to do with my extra green tomatoes.

I rinse then slice firm green tomatoes, put the slices on cookie trays and freeze for several hours..then put 6-8 frozen slices per freezer bags. When ready to eat, dont thaw them, just rinse while frozen, dip in flour or bread crumbs, do salt and pepper or any batter combo...and fry. MMM. Can do same with squash and zucchini. Quick side dishes option.

Awww, thanks! Thanks for watching!

I have thought about it but didn't want to waste the lids right now. Plus, I have a Berkey which can filter any water. However, I may consider doing it in the future! Thanks for sharing what you do!

Thank you! And yes, indeed! I grew up in Texas, so greatly appreciate having a basement now that I live in Indiana! 😃

Thanks, Jessica! I'm SO glad to hear you are building a stockpile too! It really is such a wonderful way to save your family money, especially on one income. I know it's not easy, but it's so worth it! Keep working at it! Slow and steady wins the race! 🥰

Yay! Glad to meet someone else who likes Wind Fresh! And yes, it does stack so nicely! Good to know that you use so little, too!

Thanks, Tammy! I absolutely loved the idea too!

Thank you! So glad you were able to get a bunch of the grocery deals too. I love helping others save money and stockpile! ❤

Isn't it? It was such a simple idea, but I thought a brilliant one as well!

I did try that...but I was so scared I would break it! 😂 I will give it a try next time!

@@joyfullythriving I was afraid I would too the first few times but it has been fine. I stand in a doorway and hold onto the door to keep steady. It's crazy that it takes all that to get them on. And I agree that once the gamma lid is on there, it's not coming off again! Lol.

Lol, I just put my kneel on them and work my way around the lid! It works great for 5 gallon paint buckets too (I'm a painter😁)!!

Here's to not having a short attentions span!

Aw, thank you! ☺

Thanks for the tip! Yes, I have thought about it but we, thankfully, live in the Midwest without earthquakes. I know it could still happen, and may make adjustments in the future, but for now, I am fairly confident that my jars are safe.

Good to know!

Thank you so much! It's definitely a work in progress, but it's come a long way in the past couple years. 😍 And thanks for watching!

Great idea...to look at things after removing condiments! Thanks for sharing your recommendations and tips!

You are welcome, Coral! I do a lot of cooking from scratch, but focus on easy and simple meals that my family enjoys. I have 4 kids, ages 8 and under, so easy and simple is key for me! 😀

@@joyfullythriving yes I have 3 kids and we have food allergies so a lot of scratch cooking goes around here too.

@@coralkarrass1834 Food allergies adds a whole new level to stockpile! Keep up the good work. We don't have food allergies, but I have a good friend with lots among her and her kids, so I know how exhausting it can be to do all the from scratch cooking! 🤗

Aw, thank you, Colleen! I try to keep it as organized as I can so I can quickly see what I have...and need to add! Having good shelves helps!

Thanks for the tip!

You got that right! ❤ It really was such a great gift!

Good for you! 👏

Thanks, Jessica! Me too! 🥰 I mean, who wouldn't want a practical stocked pantry? Such an amazing gift!

Thank you so much! And yes, great tip about buckets from the bakery! I have also started getting my food buckets for free from a local ice cream shop. Food grade quality and the 3 gallon size. I love them and store all sorts of things in them now!

You're welcome, and oh! what a great idea, the ice cream shops! Will have to check that out, too. Thank you!

Thank you!! 😊

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I thought so too! 🥰

That's a great tip! Thanks. I'll have to give it a try!

Awww! Thank you! I'm glad the water jar tip was helpful to you too! It really is so simple but such a great use of what we already have! Thanks for joining me here!

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you, Connie! I hope it was helpful!

Thanks and welcome!

Yes! I am regularly restocking and adding...but that is an excellent reminder!

It is so true. I opened a jar of peanut butter last week (expired 2017) that is perfect. Barely had oil spots on the top. I am in a cold environment, your results may vary.. but Alaska Prepper, another channel, does a lot of tests right on the channel opening stored food that's perfectly fine. My theory is manufacturers stamp the food just so people will toss it and they can sell more. I can remember when cans never had dates at all.

Don't ever beat yourself up for not thinking of something previously! You are learning now, and are SO fat ahead of countless others by working at building a stockpile!

You are welcome, Debra! I'm so glad it was helpful!

Awww, thank you! I'm so glad you found me, and I hope you find my other videos just as helpful! 🥰

Thank you so much, Jackie! I'm glad it was helpful!

Way to can! That is wonderful to have access to so many orchards with so many apples! We would love that! Because yes, my kids and I love apples and applesauce! 🥰

I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour! Who knew that donkeys enjoy applesauce just as much as my 2 year old? 😂

Thanks, Terry! Wouldn't it be the best birthday...or Christmas present? ☺

Thanks! It's been a quite exciting 24 hours! 😍

Me too!! Definitely one of my favorite birthday presents ever! 😍

Ideally, I agree! Just trying to do what I can with limited space! And since it's only laundry detergent, I am not as concerned as if it were other cleaning products. 😊

It really was so brilliant! One of my favorite birthday gifts ever! 😍

You are welcome! I am glad you found the video helpful!

Aren't they? Those were a hand me downs from my Grandma, and I love them! I have one sitting on my kitchen counter to hold all my spatulas because I think it is so pretty too!

I have heard that - especially with chicken! It is on my list of projects to try for sure.

My pleasure! I am so glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much! I hope this video was helpful to you!

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

Start dropping some hints now! 😁 I think it would be a fabulous birthday gift for anyone! 🥰

Thanks for the tip! I do have a pressure canner but haven't learned to can meat just yet.

@@joyfullythriving it had to be a specific pressure canner not cooker to be safe

@@LindaASJ Yes, indeed! I do have a true pressure canner. I should have said that!

Thank you, Barb!

Great additions! I'm not a coffee or tea person...but we have plenty of hot chocolate stockpiled in our pantry! ☺And definitely spices too!

Welcome!! I'm so glad it helped give you some ideas!

A good point, Debbie. Fortunately, we live in the Midwest where earthquakes do not happen. But if it was even a slim possibility, I agree that the shelf with boards for my canning jars would be an excellent thing to do. And as for the next 2 years, we shall certainly see...but I think it is wise to stock up while we can now!

@@joyfullythriving I live in the Midwest also, and never thought we would have earthquakes either. New Madrid Fault in Southern Missouri, bac in the day, it shook States all the way up to Washington DC.

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Yes, I want to can some meat soon too. For now, my freezer is full, but I do want to have some shelf stable meat as well. I'll have to check out those videos.

Good to know!

Thank you , I didn't know this and I am a beginner prepper . I think fat free would be better for us and not vegetarian.

@@debbiec6216 fat free IS vegetarian because once you remove the fat all that's left is the beans. Which are vegetarian 🤔

@@yoadrienne939 Thank you .....good point .

I get the vegetarian refried beans... because I'm vegetarian.

Thanks 👍

I love that idea! That is a great use for canned chicken. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! 🥰

Agreed! I have come to really love the shelves too. I think the lip idea is a great one. Thankfully, earthquakes are not at all likely for me (blizzards yes, and losing water yes, but earthquakes no!). If anyone were to build them, the extra edge is a great idea. I'm glad you found the water idea helpful. It is so simple but so brilliant, that I love sharing it!

I will have to see if our Dollar Tree has Bell's black olives. Thanks for the tip!

I know!! Thanks, Rebekah! ❤

Yes, indeed! I have canned applesauce before...but with the price of apples lately, it has been cheaper to buy it! If I can find a good deal on apples, I will can some myself.

@@joyfullythriving I do think it might be cheaper to buy like you're doing, unless you have orchards like I am fortunate to have. It seems silly to go to the trouble do to the work to put it up after buying fresh apples at the store :)

Thank you! We truly are. 🥰

Great idea! I am a huge fan of dating all the things when opening. 😁 I started in earnest earlier this year and I have been surprised at how long things really last!

Honey really is a great thing to have in food storage!

Welcome, and thanks for subscribing! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour!

Thank you so much! I hope the tour was helpful!

Thank you...but you can do it! 😊 Now is a great time to start building your stockpile!

@@joyfullythriving oh I have a pretty alright one. I'm not organized, have stuff all over the place. Things in totes, pantry, closet, and boxes. Definitely need quite a bit more. 😬

@@dcantrell5584 I hear you! My stockpile needs a major refresh and reorganization too, since I filmed this one. Stay tuned for an update soon! Because there is always more to add, isn't there? 🙂

I can't believe I wasn't subscribed to you! I am now!

@@dcantrell5584 Aww, thanks! I look forward to sharing more with you!

You are welcome!

Thanks for watching! Good for you for using the space you have and stockpiling! ❤

Just be careful of the weight. I started in an upstairs room when my son moved out. I put two five shelf racks and had a ton of canned goods. There is a limit to how much the floor can hold, which I believe is 300#/sqft. It adds up quick with canned food.

It actually isn't too bad since we use everything on those shelves regularly. When I buy something new, I just make sure to move it to the back of the shelves.

Thanks!

I have heard that is good canned chicken too!

Thank you! 😊

Good to know!