Something to add would be a 5 gallon collapsible water bag and purification tablets.

@Grandma7T7

9 ай бұрын

Excellent idea, I have the big bathtub one but no small ones.

@thefirstnoob5577

8 ай бұрын

You need one gallon of water per per and pet per day regardless of age just for drinking. They sale Sawyer Walter filters in Walmarts and they filter more water than the life straw. Also dry bleach last longer than liquid and can be used to disinfect water.

@JustaMunchkin

3 ай бұрын

@@Grandma7T7 Yes, in case of a power outage, like from an EMP, you can use the Water Bob to fill up a bathtub full of water.

@mendyviola

6 күн бұрын

Or more. I have several and fill them up before a hurricane as well as my bathtubs. This time during Beryl some water treatments plants went down, which meant no toilet flushing, and boil water notices, in addition to no power for a week. It kinda sucked.

Maybe throw it into a suitcase so you can roll it around at go time instead of a tote. That would help with the carry weight.

@sineriafrankenstein7316

4 ай бұрын

Terrific idea!! I use 5gal buckets for long term storage but that suitcase idea with be TERRIFIC for easy grab and go if you have to go!!!

@shirleyneubauer967

3 ай бұрын

That's a good idea! These are readily available at thrift stores cheap! I have used them for storage for quite a while.

@trishellenc5141

3 ай бұрын

Good idea. I just happen to have a large one on wheels just taking up closet space.

@jamesstewart2436

2 ай бұрын

@@shirleyneubauer967 Absolutely! I picked up one from the Thrift store for $5.00.

@cathyrowe594

26 күн бұрын

Late to the party, lol but that's a great idea. Just remember that your food storage needs to be bug & rodent safe. Maybe pack items in smaller tubs (Rubbermaid or Tupperware) & then the tubs go into the suitcase.

Another tip: When I lived in Somerset Ca not only did I go through the Caldor fire but we lived with power loss A LOT! Once we were without power in the snow for over a week. I sat directly in front of the fireplace wrapped in blankets to keep warm. I was stranded because of the snow and disabilities. I learned this trick so I wouldn't starve so if you need this tip use it. I have a bakers cooling rack with leg stands. I put into the side of my fireplace (LARGE FIREPLACE) and pushed some of the burning small pieces of wood under the rack. I sacrificed one of stainless steel soup pots for boiling snow for water (Not drinking water but well was electric pump and with no power meant no water) I also used some of my smaller stainless steel pans for cooking soups and ramens and hotdogs. I just put the pans on top of the rack. I even made coffee this way. After awhile my son and grandson made it through the snow and shoveled it. They brought me a Coleman stove and propane canisters which I put right in front of the fireplace so the gas went up the fireplace shoot instead of the house. This got me through one of worst times of my life. Hope it helps someone else👍

@navalgurl3015

4 ай бұрын

I like the idea of having a Coleman stove. But, if the sh*t really hits the fan in this country (as it is looking like it might, unfortunately), propane may become difficult to get. Are there ones that are dual fuel possible - can take wood or charcoal when propane is no longer available? Looks like I need to think about getting to a sporting goods store, like Dick’s or Cabela’s. Sorry to learn that you had to go thru that fire, but glad that you survived. Take care.

@auberjean6873

4 ай бұрын

@Sherrieesta1570 You're a genius! I'm grateful that you shared your experience and wish you the best life can offer. Thank you.

@betsyfortenberry8964

4 ай бұрын

​@navalgurl3015 there are small wood/pellet/coal etc camp stoves that are portable and cheap on Amazon for between $25 and $45 that have grates to cook on. :)

You can also grab Ghee in a jar, doesn't need refrigeration even after opening. So you have butter for the rice, Mac n cheese, burger helper kits, etc.

@Julieb615

5 ай бұрын

Coconut oil is stable at a wide range of temperatures and will work as a butter substitute in a pinch.

@shawnaginther1987

4 ай бұрын

What is Ghee?

@cyndismith4939

4 ай бұрын

B​@@shawnaginther1987 clarified butter.

@ygordon141

4 ай бұрын

@@shawnaginther1987 ghee is clarified butter

@annhustonbass4638

2 ай бұрын

I take Ghee camping as a great shelf-stable sub but keeping that buttery flavor

Great video. I'm in my 70's and have been putting away canned goods, pasta, etc. BUT i know if i had to evacuate, i wouldnt know what to grab. So, im going to put one container together that i could grab and go. One container could actually hold a month of meals since it is only for me. Thank you for lighting a fire under my butt. 😊

@DeathsAsylum.DW300s

Жыл бұрын

Have a backpack with meds, clothes and personal hygiene items on the side also ❤

@patriciacerwin6266

Жыл бұрын

@@DeathsAsylum.DW300s great idea. Thanks.

@heidibee501

Жыл бұрын

I have lots of canned goods put by because they don't need to be cooked and come wirh their own water. THEY are telling us the Earth is drying which is bunk. Our rivers are still there and we know how to de-salinate seawater. At any rate water or heat may (somehow) become unavailable. Canned goods can last 10 years or more. I have cereals and peanut butter.. I am reminded that I DO NEED TO PREP A BUGOUT BAG.

@dandelion1239

Жыл бұрын

People saying that evacuating is in the best interest may not know what they’re talking about. It will probably be much better to stay in your home with provisions & a roof over your head. Mass chaos if everyone starts running from their homes.

@phylliskraus3898

Жыл бұрын

Good ideas but I'm only one person so figure out how this would work for me I like easy meals to prepare thank you❤

I also have a hygiene tote as well .. feminine products. Medicines liquid for children and pills for adults like Tylenol . Soap for body and hands shampoo/conditioner. Medical needs like neosporin and bandages along with deodorant. Will all go in the hygiene box or tote. Enough for 3 mths for our family

@lisarader9287

Жыл бұрын

Great idea❤

@Truth1561

Жыл бұрын

Yes the medicine bag is the one thing I always have complete- I'm a retired nurse, lol.

@kf1683

Жыл бұрын

Ooh. Thanks for the comment. I’m going to start getting one ready too.

@brittney4513

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm going to do this

@jeanene72

Жыл бұрын

I took it one step further, since I make my own soap, when I trim the bars to sell, there are thin slices left over. I cut these into small pieces for single-use, to avoid having to store slippery slimy wet soap. I just store a bunch of them in a small tupperware container.

I Use Old Suitcases I’m Not using , that way you can roll it or store it Wherever 👍🌻👍

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

LOVE this idea!

@ATumblelinaTruth7777

Жыл бұрын

@@wickedprepared Thank You My Daughter was a flight attendant made me think of it and the huge suitcase I can’t use anymore 😊

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

NICE!!!! Great idea!

@JCC_1975

2 ай бұрын

Not to mention "out of sight out of mind" for looters. 💜

I am now 70 yrs old and raised a family on a strict budget. Keeping a well stocked pantry and sale buying in quantity, especially for meat was a must. We almost never ate "out" and I cooked three meals a day because my husband came home for lunch even after the children ate lunches at school. I recycled a great deal. I used the sacks bread came in to wrap sandwiches when I needed to and reused jars to store things. I had a small garden for herbs and some veggies in season. I did have a dehydrator and a large freezer. These may sound like old fashioned ways to some. I am so glad to see this up and coming generation, at least some of you, learning the real value of living this way!

@Gangelizedtreasures

4 ай бұрын

Not old fashion ….smart!

@darrenmurray861

2 ай бұрын

@@Gangelizedtreasures absolutely. We began a “rations” cupboard when my wife was pregnant with our first child and I have kept it going ever since. It was nice to be snug when COVID hit, seeing everyone going stir crazy at supermarkets, with us being okay for a week without needing to consider visiting. Having a few bottles of UHT milk around were helpful with young children, though we’d get by with powdered now. I was even making perfect crepes with preferred milk and eggs for breakfast and the children had no idea they were any different.

@kristiestorie6978

Ай бұрын

I love this! I wish you lived closer to me- I would grab a pen and notebook and BEG you to tell me how to do this!! ❤❤

We put a drop of vanilla extract in a quart of powder milk. Makes a huge difference.

@labradorite8256

11 ай бұрын

Good tip!

@donnabartley2246

9 ай бұрын

Tasty suggestion !

@nadinefontaine5758

6 ай бұрын

Going to definitely try this!

@Mike-ox3bv

5 ай бұрын

Double thumbs up !

@xxkittymeowxx8093

4 ай бұрын

Good idea !

My great grandparents (I'm 62) used this old adage: Eat breakfast like a prince, lunch like a king and supper like a pauper. They didn't have refrigeration so left overs were kept at a minimum. They ALSO knew that lunch was the most important meal as you needed your energy restored from working and to continue to work until supper time. They rarely stayed up past sunset anyway.

@crazysquirrel9425

Жыл бұрын

That is good advice even if grandma is diabetic.

@kalikale3969

Жыл бұрын

@@crazysquirrel9425 Yes it is. There were few left over from breakfast, biscuits, maybe some bacon. These were left covered on the table and then lunch was fixed. Whatever was left over from the first two meals is what they had for supper. No waste of food.

@TeresaMartinez-ch7ir

11 ай бұрын

I thought it was breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, dinner like a pauper. Hmmm.

@imonthewinningside8281

11 ай бұрын

I love it! Grew up on a dairy farm where the whole family sat down together for 3 meals a day - breakfast, DINNER, and supper. Lunch was something you packed for school! Supper was at 4:00 before chores, generally no snacking before bedtime, so breakfast was breaking a 14 to 15 hours fast! And I took it all for granted. 😯😏

@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968

10 ай бұрын

That's how my Dad's parents ate. They grew up "in the old country" They ate that well their entire lives

This came to roost a couple of months ago when I fell and got hurt, could not leave the house for 10 days. My stock of food saw me through!!

Grocery list-(Dollar Tree helps cost.) Dinners 2-1 pound packages spaghetti 2 pound package of rice Can spaghetti sauce Can Alfredo sauce 2 cans vegetables of choice Can mixed vegetables Spam Soy sauce Olive oil Large can chicken Shelf stable dried egg mix for stir fry (optional) 2 cans chili Can corn Yellow rice Can black beans 2 cans beef stew 2 packages buttery mash potatoes 2 pouches stroganoff (or hamburger helper) Canned beef Can evaporated milk Can of carrots Lunches- 3 cans chicken al king to eat with rice and can of peas carrots. Can tuna and pack crackers, small jar mayonnaise, canned mandarin oranges Mac cheese, can peas (optional can tuna or chicken) 2 packs teriyaki noodles. Cab green beans. 2 packs ramen, can mix vegetables Tuna cheesy pasta, can tuna evaporated milk and can green beans. Add vegetables and friut to meals Breakfast- Box cereal Shelf stable milk-2 or 3 Instant coffee (tea) Milk and cream options (shelf stable) Leftover rice made into sweet rice (recipe in video) Oatmeal (or breakfast porridge of choice) Pancakes and syrup Bacon flavor spam. 2-packs-Freeze dried friut Canister sugar Cinnamon ( other needed spices for meal making) Rotate stock yearly Factor in if you need powdered milk, additional cans of protein, friut, vegetables to round out meals. Goal is to buy and store ten days worth of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals your family will enjoy. Security food for family.(Water and snacks.) Build store over time. Whole tub was $75.00. Her video worth the watch. Alot of good points.

@reesewhitt5495

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@llehlers

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for saving me the trouble. 😃

@treasuretreereynolds1764

Жыл бұрын

@Angelfire0615~ Awe. Thanks for taking the time for doing this. So sweet of you!

@canaidianz

Жыл бұрын

I love you forever 🙏 any idea how handy your list is?? ( you totally just saved my A.D.D 4hrs worth of chaos) 😅 thank you, my new BFF 🌺🌻🌺

@morpheuszzz662

Жыл бұрын

@@canaidianz Same!

Don’t forget to have a can opener in the bag of cookware and utensils. Great video!

@rabbitslippers

Жыл бұрын

🍽️

@coffeepotmommah7291

Жыл бұрын

@@rabbitslippers 🤭👍👍🍽️

@chellsgram

Жыл бұрын

Stove-top percolator, drip coffee pot, or French Press coffee pot/cup, & coffee scoop or measuring spoon.

@deborahjennings4119

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget dish soap and possibly paper towels for clean-up if needed and small water filter system.

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

Obviously you didn't watch the video

The only thing I’d do is vacuum seal the crackers in a quart jar so they don’t go stale. My vacuumed crackers, cereal, cookies, etc was still crispy after 7 years when we tested it.

@colliecoform6238

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Going to do that tomorrow.

@denisec425

Жыл бұрын

Do you think vacuum sealing in the vacuum bags would work also?

@camillewing656

Жыл бұрын

​@@denisec425I have vacuum packed crackers, soft setting, if you have it, in a vacuum bag.Tried them after 1 year...crispy and tasted great!

@jackdundon2261

Жыл бұрын

First useful tip I have got in a LONG TIME. Thanks

@Savannah-ed4rv

Жыл бұрын

How do you do that? I've never bad concealed a jar or anything else.

I created a similar tote for my daughter last year going off to college. She still has a lot left and she replenished what she used. She has learned to keep herself prepared.

@crazygrandmaweaz8942

6 ай бұрын

A few years ago for Christmas I gave my son, DIL and 3 grandkids, all tote boxes. In the totes were their favorite foods and meals. The kids are grown now and still keep their "stash" boxes filled.

This was the most budget friendly preparation for emergencies I have ever seen. Kudos to you!

@juliabrown5948

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@RustedPlastic11111

9 ай бұрын

Yes a great job I agree also

@RustedPlastic11111

9 ай бұрын

Covered all of it even down to the water or juice in the can you can cook with, drink, make a gravy/ sauce

Homeland security in October in 2018 suggested to have six months supply of food and water. If people can do it I suggest at least a year.

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

The more, the better!

@connie894

Жыл бұрын

@@wickedprepared did you talk about a hand can opener? Your list is very good

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

I did mention it right near the very end I think. I hope I did 🤔😀 But definitely very important!

@terrychrist9733

Жыл бұрын

@@wickedprepared I think you did but you said for 3 months. I believe any amount of food that you prep for is wonderful at this day and age. I liked your video very much 👍 God bless you and your family 🙏❤️🤗

@bethpowell6466

Жыл бұрын

I like to add a small plastic 31:28 bag raisins to the sweet rice. That adds sweetness and a vegetarian source of iron.

Thank you for all of your great tips! Last summer, we were super close to a wildfire and were told to "get ready" to evacuate. We have limited space in our home, and instead of a box, I had previously put 2 weeks of meals in two pocket style shoe organizers and hung them on the wall in a closet. They are easy to grab and pop into a large IKEA bag. Everything we need for an evacuation situation. Plus, it's easy to rotate out anything close to expiring. Here’s hoping we won't need to use it this summer 🙏

@jillgott6567

Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea to keep them in the shoe organizer.

@mountainmama7672

Жыл бұрын

I have shoe organizers too! I use mine for toiletries. It saves space in our tiny bathroom

@tashasmith1743

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@sharon7234

9 ай бұрын

Also keep in mind that if you have to evacuate that you might need important papers . Have those ready in folders or a box that you can grab in a hurry.

EXCELENT VIDEO!!! not most preppers think that maybe you have to run out of your house with the things that you will need in a trip. I would only recommend that the box MUST be dark, that will help that your food will last more time and other persons wont know what is inside. EXCELENT VIDEO

Don't forget seasonings. Salt is very important to your diet. Salt, pepper, garlic, etc. Also, a few sweet treats. Just because it's an emergency situation doesn't mean we can't have a sweet treat. All of these things can be easily squeezed into the tote and can be easily squeezed into the budget. Thanks for the tips. I'm going to make a few of these totes. Some for my family and some for neighbors that come to barter. Thanks again!!! God Bless!!!!

@KatieBellino

11 ай бұрын

Depends on what you're cooking. The things she showed are mostly pre-packaged and filled with sodium to begin with.

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

I would add couple bags of hard candies...

@112233JORDAN

5 ай бұрын

I bet those canned goods have a ton of salt

I forgot 1 item. I always add a minimum of 1 jar of peanut butter!

@heatherharder1368

11 ай бұрын

I have jar of organic powdered peanut butter that is great and shelf stable.

I have always stocked up on things that go on sale. My car broke down for a month and I was happy to have food on the shelf! Thank you for being you❤

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

That's definitely the way to do it! I hope your car is doing better 🙏 Thank you for watching, Pamela!

@hamptom11

Жыл бұрын

Know what you mean. Thank god I'm lucky I'm a prepper. My car needed a new starter. 450 bucks to replace. All I kept thinking was 450 dollars could feed us 3 for long.

@SusanHarrell530

Жыл бұрын

During the school season if there's a technical school in your area, they might work on your car for free. You just pay for the parts, and the teacher oversees it. Students get hands-on training.

@melissamccutcheon1970

Жыл бұрын

@@SusanHarrell530 this is a great idea! My brother is a auto tech teacher (after 20 years working in the field as a master mechanic). They always need these types of things to train kids! They even have a body work class & small engines that all do the same!

@SusanHarrell530

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamccutcheon1970 It really helped me as a single parent. It helps the kids, too. So I try to let people know about it when I can.

I live in catastrophic wildfire central, Santa Rosa CA! I have to be ready to absolutely flee for my life at any time. (With my 90-year-old mother) We would most likely be car camping due to the overwhelming amount of displaced people. I addition to a food tote I have a separate pack with a complete camp kitchen, cordage, Gorilla Tape and thick contractor's bags to use as a tent add-on to the car, sleeping bags, fat wood and quick lighting fire starters. The list is too long to post here. It happens to you once and you don't forget!!

@nancywolf3786

11 ай бұрын

don't forget a sharp knife!!

On the bottom of your tote cut a piece of card board or foam board from dollar tree. It protects the bottom of the tote from cracking

I have a stocked pantry but I never thought to box up a quick “go box”. That will be my project this week. Planned meals and water it’s just my spouse and myself but I see the importance of it.

@LottieSue

Жыл бұрын

6:16 start of week worth food, family of four.

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

Most believe the idea of a "go bag" or "go box" is a poor idea. Survival in the woods or outside your homebase will be unsuccessful.

@FreedomLovingNana

Жыл бұрын

@@SirenaSpades yes I agree. I do not plan on leaving my home long term. However, there may be a time of extreme weather or something that may cause a temporary departure.

@lstj2979

Жыл бұрын

I use a rolling suitcase for my get away

@shirleytaylor5007

11 ай бұрын

If your home is gone or flooded, or burned down, YOU HAVE TO LEAVE !!! Think people!@@SirenaSpades 🙄

Hey hey, 😊 I do this! I started the weekly boxes during Covid shenanigans. I started the idea for my daughter with my grandgirls..with the basic idea of camping in the woods for a week..4 persons! And absolutely made her keep 4 boxes at minimum in case of emergency. Everything you would need for a week. Morning drinks, coffee, tea, hot cocoa w/milk sugar etc.. Breakfasts, lunches, snacks & dinners. With a bunch of the same ideas that you have in your boxes. Then I went back & made 16 more that I have in 1 specific closet..for myself or to possibly give out to those in need. Some minor variations..I add a bag of rice but also a box of instant rice..and I always add a container/bag of bullion cubes or packets and hot sauces.. Also some cornbread, water only mixes, biscuit & gravy mixes! Muffin mixes..quick cookie mixes. And I really like the Bear Creek soup packets! I put in the dry milk packets plus Evo milk also! Then we did a fam camping trip to test them..that's how I found my "gaps"! Every box I grab the $tree salt/pepper combo. We also use our homemade type meals in a jar that I mylar bag l. These would automatically be my grab & go 1st items, then my 5 gallon buckets.. My pantry is wonderful but..in case of emergency..would I "grab wisely"?? These are pre-prepared in a time of calm. I'm an empty nester, so a 4 person 1 week box for me could stretch to a month for a single person. So besides my pantry, I know that my boxes/closet would be a year food supply for me easily! Now, pretty much all of my family & friends have at least 4 boxes somewhere in their home!😊😊

@TheDowntown02

Жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t “NEED coffee, sugar etc.”

@sherrylewis9327

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDowntown02 YOU might not but I certainly would!

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrylewis9327 please :/ Redefine need.

@sherrylewis9327

Жыл бұрын

@@SirenaSpades LOL! If you know, you know. If you don't, nevermind. Coffee keeps my veins from going flat and people around me from also going flat. I can do without a lot of things but, especially in a stress situation, it's all about the caffeine for me.

@wanda9740

11 ай бұрын

​@sherrylewis9327 as "unhealthy" as it may be, my coffee is breakfast for me. Everyday. I just love my coffee! Definitely keep my veins from going flat and helps to keep people around me from going flat! Same. Same. Same. Very well said! 😊😂😅

Consider dropping in a couple spring-type clothes pins. They're great for closing the rice and oatmeal bags after they've been opened. Don't want your food spilling out all over the bottom of the bag and maybe help keep bugs from creeping into the opened containers (at least a little bit? LOL)

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea!

@Kimberley_Black_White_TV

9 ай бұрын

You could also use rubber bands. I do that all the time at home. 🙂

@gojade3968

8 ай бұрын

Binder clips work really well, come in a variety of sizes, and are cheap at the dollar stores.

@gojade3968

8 ай бұрын

Rubber bands work well short time; long term they tend to dry out and break easily (from my experience). @@Kimberley_Black_White_TV

@amymartin7508

5 ай бұрын

That brought to mind island camping. I could not keep the ants out of the totes. I think I've learned a lot of rope tricks since then, but even suspending the tote to where you could lower, those ants certainly want in that tote and like the little army they are will climb that tree to go down the rope still. several 100 ft paracord for this purpose. ❤

My DIL has celiacs but lives 5hr away. I keep a tote like this of her safe foods for their visits 3x a year. Whatever is leftover, they take home to help with rotation. This helps me find products she likes for our long term storage for when they move permanently.

I'm going to visit my Aunt this month, she doesn't prep. She 82 years old and I feel something like this would be perfect for her. Easy and affordable. Great for newbie preppers or a gift to those folks not seeing the light yet.

@gardeninggirl7300

Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of gifting a box like this for ppl like your Aunt. I know she will appreciate you bringing this to her.

@Growmap

Жыл бұрын

That's really unusual. Typically, someone her age would definitely have stored food because they lived through the Great Depression. Do please gift her with food staples she will eat. Sometimes, it is up to others to provide when someone -- especially older - hasn't done it.

@cinemacritic2715

Жыл бұрын

Better you bring her items or go shopping with her. The elderly need our assistance. God bless you and your Aunt.

@cinemacritic2715

Жыл бұрын

@@gardeninggirl7300 Well said.

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

@@Growmap She would have been a young child and not have remembered it.

Hint: use the drained fluid from can veggies for the water in recipes in a SHTF situation!! Appreciate the new recipe ideals. My husband 74 and I 64 eat at home! Breakfast can be egg, sausage,bacon, pancakes,scones or etc. supper/ lunch main meal mid day I cook always unless I’m down in my back, then hubby warms prepared casseroles I have stocked in freezer. Dinner is left overs, or cereal! I keep 2 closets and 2 freezers stocked. I cook from our stocked food stuff regularly..

@C2yourself

Жыл бұрын

That's the way to roll, cook from scratch, use your stock then restock.

@sheilarunyon5214

Жыл бұрын

Watch depending on freezer food!

@prissypacheco2860

6 ай бұрын

Great idea!

I would add the salt and pepper shakers from Dollar Tree, along with a few dried spices. I think the dehydrated onions you can get from the Dollar Tree would also make a good addition.

I’ve got those kind of people at my house they think the crisis is over and are ready to throw everything out but is my money their trying to throw out we are not out the danger yet - keep prepping ❤

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Never truly out of danger- we never know what might be lurking! I just feel fortunate that a few of the people I know who have done this, have given it all to me... lol.

Loved the video. Made me think of my 2 week backpacking scout trip and our menu when I was in high school. What I remembered most was that it was mostly regular store bought dried food, easily prepared and precisely calculated with the correct number of caleries. I also remember making bread on the trail and eating canned chicken/tuna salad with crackers for lunch (2 cans for the six of us). This was the only canned food. The rest was repackaged in Ziplock bags. Good memories 😊 I would suggest adding Tang (one of the powdered drink mixes with the highest vitamin C) and single serving size powdered electrolyte (like powerade).

Just an FYI, I've made those Knorr pasta sides & the mac & cheese many times without milk. I just use water as about 3/4 the entire liquid amt., & put in a little bit more butter & it comes out just fine. 😊

@lstj2979

Жыл бұрын

I add a little powdered coffee creamer sometimes

@robynmarler1951

11 ай бұрын

That's brilliant🏆

@pegatheetoo1437

11 ай бұрын

@@robynmarler1951 oh ... In the mac & cheese, I put in a cheese slice if I have it ... or two if I don't have milk; to make it creamier.

@rpsmith2519

9 ай бұрын

You can always use a little coffee creamer for milk substitute

@user-wm4el5hv3c

8 ай бұрын

same is true for Mac n cheese in a pinch

I think a chronological list of expiration dates on a piece of paper taped to the ourltside of your tote would keep you up to date, too.

Dollar Tree also sells freeze dried fruit packages that are excellent as a healthy snack. They can also be added into the oatmeal and cereal for more flavor. Great video. Your box looks similar to what I keep in my totes.

I like to put home made jam or home made fruit butters in my oatmeal. Helps go threw my jams and everyone loves it. I really like this idea.🍽

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

I would also use some pancake syrup in oatmeal...even a dash in coffee and cinnamon

Today, I just came across your KZread channel. I am impressed. I have a few recommendations to add to your video. I am in my seventies, and will always remember the hurricanes when I was small child back on Long Island. The power was out, Mom couldn't use the electric stove, so she unfolded the metal Sterno burner, placed it on our fireplace hearth, inserted and lit the can. She was then able to heat up a pot of soup for lunch. As an adult, I live in California. I have always kept a folding Sterno burner and cans of Sterno fuel in the cupboard. Eventually, I added a butane burner and cans of butane. Both burners are compact and very lightweight. (Not the hassle one would have with a 20-pound propane bottle!) Besides regular canned goods, I always have a few cans of B&M canned brown bread in my pantry for emergencies and a few jars of peanut butter. The brown bread may make a good addition to the two week go-tote if there is room. I've always kept extra food for "just in case" situations, and it has carried us through emergencies including major earthquakes, tempoary physical disability and COVID shortages..

This is great. Thank you. I did add ghee, doesnt go bad. Pop tarts. And added candy because sometimes when times are rough you just need a treat

I have watched a LOT of prepping videos, but I must say I truly love this one. My first time running across your channel … so happy I did. Also, the comments gave some great ideas, too. Thank you very much 🙏🌸

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

I agree! Practical ideas one can actually do now!

I think if you have a small solar generator, having a mini fridge is a good idea for leftovers. This is also a great idea to send with your kids that are away at college.

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Good thinking.

I have one of those bins but it is a little different. I have a generic Kcup machine that heats water. It plugs into the truck. I have a case of water with it. I have disposable hot beverage cups and bowls. I have hot drink mixes. I have instant oatmeal packets. I have the cup of noodles where you add hot water and cover to make a noodle soup. I have a few camping meals to diversify. It cost me less than $50 for all of it including the generic Kcup hot water machine and the case of bottles water. I also have the apple powder that you dissolve with hot water for cider. It is a week worth of food and drinks for myself in the truck.

@GlendaBubeck-co8sl

Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank God for people like yourself. God Bless and stay safe. And thank you again. As I read the comments, the responses spoke volumes of how helpful your video has been. Keep up the great work. Stay healthy.

To be honest, if SHTF, and shelves are empty, you will be thankful for this food! Fresh = starving, food storage = not starving...

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

AND...when the power goes out...so does the ruined produce and meat, dairy, at the grocery store!!! Trust me. Hurricane zone here and I'm grateful for stored items!

Almost all of my foods are going to be different from yours (vegan here), but I like your organization and planning and I am putting together a month's supply of food for me and my critters, "just in case." Thank you for the kick in the pants I needed to get started.

@forgesasmistandfor7134

Жыл бұрын

My pantry is vegan as well. Loma Linda and Asian markets have some very tasty canned seitan that’s great to have on hand for quick and easy protein to add to meals. We upped our grains, legumes, fruits, veggies, herbs and seasonings to allow for delicious meals. Lentils and quinoa are such excellent nutritional parts of our meals, they are easy to cook and take less time than other legumes and grains. We also store a lot of wheat berries, vital wheat gluten and both of those make excellent seitan (aka wheatmeat) to compliment meals. Finally lots of seeds to grow sprouts, micro greens and our indoor garden (kratkey method) for fresh foods to stave off scurvy. Wheat is an excellent grain to store, once sprouted it contains a huge amount of nutrients needed for health, then if you allow it to grow into “wheatgrass”, then it contains even more nutrients. Sprouting all our foods adds bulk and nutrients to our meals. We have indoor fruit trees (tangerines, limes, lemons, soon adding a banana tree), outdoors in containers (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries). I love how we eat and that we are able to provide fresh organic foods even in our condo.

This is my first time visiting your channel. I’m impressed! Great video on preparing meals for a week for a family. I’m a grandma and live alone. I would love to see a video on food preparation and storage for one or two servings per meal. I joined your Facebook group for meals in a jar. I love the idea and am really looking forward to learning more. I got laid off from work almost 2 weeks ago and I’m very grateful for my prepper pantry. It’s going to be a big help until I find another job.

@flakathy890

Жыл бұрын

Good luck. I hope you find the perfect job for you.

@cyndajo

Жыл бұрын

@@flakathy890 thank you

@poppykok5

Жыл бұрын

A friendly Hello, Cynthia, from Cincinnati...Praying you'll find a job ( soon )that can comfortably meet your needs & give you a sense of security...🥰

@Friend-of-Jesus

Жыл бұрын

See, id love to pay someone to freeze dry me some foods or even can me some. If I bought it all minus freeze dryer...

I would use a menu sheet only because IF Someone Else needs to put together a meal they could use your meal plan instead of winging it. I would add a single drink packets ,like the single coffee packets. Water gets old Quick. Also no snacks were in your box , I would add popcorn to pop it filling an fiber rich. Having a one week buffer while you figure out where to go if that's a option or where to go look for more food an water or waiting for services to be restored. Great information thanks for sharing. If everyone would prep at least 1 month we would all be better off while we figure it out in case of emergency.

For everything being store bought, this is the best video I’ve seen on a modular style prep box. I love how you have organized the meals. You’ve taken all the thinking out of it for us. Although some of the products may be high carb or high sodium, this box will get you through a tough week or more. 👍🏼💯

Summary Menu: This is flashed at 27:48. Three meals per day for 4 people Use this with the “Shopping List” further down in the comments. Dinner Meals: 1. 2lb spaghetti + 1can red sauce + 1can Alfredo sauce + 1 can green beans + 1 can peas. 2. Spam Fried Rice + 1 can mixed Vegetables. Oil, soy sauce. 3. chicken instead of spam. 4. Rice with chili on top. + 1can of corn. 5. Yellow rice + 1can black beans + 1can spam 6. 2cans beef stew +2 pouches buttery mashed potatoes 7. 2 pouches Knorr Beef Stroganoff + 1can roast beef + 5oz can carnation milk + 1 can carrots. Lunch meals: 1. 3 cans Swanson Chicken ala king + rice + 1can peas and carrots 2. And 3. Tuna Salad or chicken w crackers + mayo + 1 can fruit 4. Mac and cheese + 1 can peas ( or double the Mac and cheeses for one more meal) 5. 2 packs Knorr Teriyaki noodles + 1 can chicken + 1 can green beans 6. 3 packs Ramen noodle soup + 1 can chicken + 1 can mixed vegetables 7. 1 pack tuna helper + 1 can tuna + 1 can evaporated milk Be sure to have water Breakfast Meals: 1. And 2. 1 box cereal for 2 meals + 2 containers shelf stable milk (or dried instant milk in cans) + instant coffee 3. And 4. Sweet rice + milk+ sugar+ cinnamon 5. Oatmeal + sugar + cinnamon (or instant oatmeal 6. And 7. Pancakes + Syrup + freeze dried fruit

@helenromanelli2544

11 ай бұрын

Great idea...thank you...like the idea of having ready meals to grab as needed...

@auberjean6873

4 ай бұрын

@CThomasBeer Many thanks for your time in compiling this list. Somebody could use too many items for 1 meal very easily without it!

I would suggest adding ghee. It is shelf stable butter.

As a life long Mainer I was raised to keep items on hand for those " just in case" times. It came in handy during the pandemic when items such as toilet tissue were hard to find. Also, since I have intermittent back pain and live in an upstairs apartment having a prepping pantry set up limits having to carry heavy loads of groceries - my grocery shops are much smaller than in the past and way easier to handle as I have a full freezer, and prepping pantry

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Welcome fellow Mainer!! Thanks for watching! It sounds like you're doing it the right way, that's what we like to hear 😀😀😀

Excellent video. Great idea for meals. We are the bug out area for 14 ppl. +. I’m not sure that they are preparing even tho I’ve asked them to. However I’ve told them to bring their whole pantry and meds. Hopefully they’ll listen. I’m praying for a good outcome for every prepper. May God help us all.

In Australia with a bag of flour and water we make Damper. Its a camp bread cooked over fire. If you catch a kangaroo and vook damper you can live like a king in a crisis.

This is a great idea to give to family or friends as well. Or to have on hand when unprepared beggars come calling. I wouldn’t lay pop-top cans on their sides. And, especially with the weight of other items stacked on top. Pop-tops are more easily compromised & I try to avoid them when possible.

@forgesasmistandfor7134

Жыл бұрын

I avoid pop top cans as well. They have a much shorter shelf life and are easily compromised. At the start of the “pandemic” we put together for our daughter and her husband a 1 month kit for 2 people (6 5-gallon buckets w/gamma seal lids) of dried foods, recipes and a list of “wet” canned foods they may want to have on hand to supplement the kit, They didn’t want it. They said it take up too much space. 😳 So we added a 7th bucket with the “wet” canned or packaged items customized for us.

@linda487nc

Жыл бұрын

@@forgesasmistandfor7134 I get that about the pop-top cans, but more and more foods are going that way. Sometimes I will see both on the shelf in the same brand, and opt for the regular. Sometimes that's all there is available.

@2bbossfree

Жыл бұрын

@@linda487nc Don't forget you may need a hand can opener for those.

@Anna-Mae669

Жыл бұрын

Vaccum sealing the boxed items will extend freshness and will save on space.

@Amethyst12thheaven

11 ай бұрын

That’s kind of you to consider beggars. Always hear preppers sharing what their gonna do for “me & my family” and how beggars aren’t welcome and they should have prepped their own. But that’s not realistic because so many people don’t believe they will ever be in a desperate situation..so beggars will be plentiful and Jesus would instruct us to be merciful to them.

I would put selfrising flour for multiple meals pancakes ,biscuits and gravy, corn fritters or potato cakes pot pie or shepherds pie. And for the leftover rice use a thermos for left overs too keep them cool or hot. Hash browns from dehydrated potatoes and seasonings.

@beckyhenley1750

8 ай бұрын

Love your ideas! Never thought of a thermos. Brillant

@auberjean6873

4 ай бұрын

@bettyadkisson1681 🥀Great ideas--thanks!🥀

A way to help make your rice last longer freeze it for 3 days . It helps from any weevil from hatching out.

This is one of the best prepping videos I have ever seen because it’s so practical. Everybody says to prep but it’s very hard to know what to do.. thank you!!!

@nanettecostanza537

5 ай бұрын

Right! I just saw one where they have 200 lbs of sugar prepped! THIS you can use right away!

Great advice! My husband and I are in our 70s, so I will use some of our small suitcases on wheels as containers. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.

Don't forget the water that will be needed to cook these meals.

I'm retired and frequently go out for a cheap lunch (less than $5). And my wife meal plans and we usually eat her cooking. We try to go out for dinner (less than $15 pp) once a week. And have food stored. When we shop, we target what is on sale, and the better the sale the more we buy. Example: In December we bought about 10 lbs of sugar and 10 lbs of flower.

What a great video. I wrote so many things down on my grocery list. I love black beans w a bit of lemon pepper and onion but I've never put it over rice. I had a co worker who always did the chili over rice, a comfort food for her but I've never tried it. The knorr teriyaki noodle sound great and I've always seen that commercial of rice. Spam and mixed vegetables so I'm finally going to get what I need and make that! Such great ideas. Gonna pick up the cappuccino packs too! Finally someone who packed yummy meals! New subscriber! My son and daughter in law..she does not cook. They get take out or frozen pizza bites or. Chicken nuggets for the kids. So I'm gonna do a box for them

You might want to put some zip lock bags in the pack because sometimes after opening a liquid container, it drips out if it gets put on its side. It would be too bad to lose your oil or something.

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Very good idea 💡

Ms. Jara, This is a great video. My three sisters and I have been stocking up for quite a while now. We really feel that something else is coming around the corner. Of course, we havve no idea of how bad or when but we need to be ready. We have several elderly people in our circle as well as pets and we plan to keep everyone comfortable, warm and fed. Thank you for the suggestions of a portable box but we would be the group that stays put if at all possible. I am going to rearrange some things and put the food plans on paper just in case it is needed. Thank you for being prepared and telling others to do the same. 💖

I'm going to tell you right now...increase protein as much as possible because if you need this box, SHTF and that affects the body by severely increasing stress hormones. When that happens, you burn through the stored sugar in your liver and this means ppl are going to get HANGRY easier and/or get low blood sugar crabbiness. This is one reason why ppl crave "comfort foods". It can lead to increased tensions at every turn if starch is too high and protein/fats are too low. Keep sugars lower, increase fats, if possible and increase protein. Nobody needs crabbiness on top of am extreme situation.

Nido milk powder tastes amazing by the way. also evaporated milk tastes good when mixed with water

Thank you for sharing! I believe in eating holistic foods as well but I also believe there is coming a time when not possible and this will help you be fed through a time when needed. God bless you and your family!🍽

I have done some of these! I labeled the top of the cans so it's easier to find what i need. Having a list and recipes in there helps a lot! Thank you very much!

You could also use a suitcase with wheels and a handle to store food and other essentials

I live in Central Florida. After watching this video the first time, I went out and went to a few different grocery stores. Fortunately all the ones around me don't have shortages or anything. I still purchased a 4 week supply for my family of 3 but hope it gets better not worse 🎉

We have an Asian market near me and they sell lots of stainless steel bowls and plates and silverware. I bought two double wall, stainless steel bowls, and two small stainless steel plates and silverware to go with them to pack in my bucket.

I’m going to do this. I already have the container and I’m just going to go through my pantry and pull meals out. Great idea.

So I glad I happened to see this. I've been trying to figure out how to put my totes together! I feel like the tin-man, 😂I'm actually a great 'organizer' but didn't figure this one out. THANKS, and bless you, this is truly inspired.🕊❤😇🙏

Absolutely one of the most practical methods I’ve seen. Your presentation was remarkable.

Molly McButter is something you could use as a substitute for butter in these meals.

@Auroraphox

Жыл бұрын

What is Molly McButter???

@nancywolf3786

Жыл бұрын

@@Auroraphox it is a powder butter substitute

@Auroraphox

Жыл бұрын

@@nancywolf3786 I will have to look it up! Thank you for your response.

@customer5032

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@kendrasmith6637

Жыл бұрын

Wow, never heard of Molly McButter! Thanks. Do you buy at a store or do you buy it online?

Jara, you never cease to amaze me! Such great ideas here! And you are so organized...This could be a real time saver when people are in a panic b/c suddenly things go dark or something! Already printed out so you don't even have to try and remember! Great video as ALWAYS...thank you very much...your videos help me more than you know! Amen about the "fresh food"! Blessings!🍽

Great video. Just want to add some comments/suggestions for beginners. Consider a situation where water & energy are in short supply, and you need to conserve these resources. You will need to concentrate on foods that do not waste water & require long cooking times that quickly burns through your fuels. 1. Quick oats are cooked in 1 minute or can be made into overnight oats. 2. White rice can cook in 15 - 20 minutes, just bring water to a boil and throw in rice 1 minute, then turn down to simmer for remainder of time. Brown rice takes too long & uses more fuel. 3. Instead of dried beans, use dried lentils. Soak lentils for 30 - 60 minutes until they double (or overnight), drain off dirty water & add clean water, bring to a boil for 3 - 5 minutes, then turn down to simmer for 15 - 20 minutes (desired doneness). 4. Try bulgar, which is cooked cracked wheat; just measure out into bowl, then add 1:1 ratio of boiled water to bulgar, cover with a lid or wrap and let it absorb about 15 - 20 minutes, then fluff with fork. 5. Try quick-cooking hot cereals like cream of wheat/rice or grits. 6. Ramen noodles are one way to have pasta, but here is also very thin quick-cooking pasta like Fideo in Hispanic section of some stores (packages are 7 ounces & cheap!). Thereare also 3-minute pastas, but they are not as easy to find. 6. For healthy fats, coconut oil or vacuum-sealed nuts (like Planters Peanuts, Blue Diamond Almonds, etc.). Try making homemade ghee (much cheaper than store bought, keeps for years). 7. It's better to buy canned meats/fish over canned soups, as a protein source, or buy canned beans instead of peas. In the last 2 - 4 years, many canned soups/stews have cut their protein grams per serving in half, most only have 6 - 8 grams of protein, which is like a large to jumbo egg equivalent. Would you willingly pay $2+ for 1 jumbo egg? Don't think so! 8. Canned vegetables & fruits are great for a tight budget, but if you can afford more, seriously consider freeze-dried (especially sweet peas, corn). Dehydrated recommendations are onions, carrot dices, tomato powder, potatoes (flakes/dices/slices/hashbrowns), mushrooms. 9. Look to powdered milk as a protein source too. Look for NIDO whole milk powder in your local grocers. Hope this helps.

My original prep was a box, with 3 meals for 7 days for 5. With everything we would need. I was very cautious to watch and plan calories and seasoning. It included a small bottle of oil, 1box of milk & powdered, powdered drink mix, and utensils.

Evaporated milk takes the place of butter and milk in Mac and cheese… because of the thickness and creaminess.

@nancywolf3786

Жыл бұрын

i buy the packets of velveeta cheese from the dollar store and add them to box mac n cheese - with extra liquid too

Wash and reuse peanut plastic peanut butter jars. To store rice, oatmeal, cream of wheat

@tennesseeterri

Жыл бұрын

I wash the plastic jars that the instant coffee comes in for those kinds of things.

@customer5032

Жыл бұрын

I wash and reuse empty 2 liter soda bottles for dry goods (rice, black beans, split peas, lentils, and small shell pasta.) I also wash and reuse empty apple juice jugs for drinking water. 🍶

@sheilarogers3448

Жыл бұрын

@@customer5032 yeah that works well also it she was putting meals in totes and the noodles long. Did that and had a mess. The noodles broke and was all over the bottom. So started putting them in peanut butter jars.

@cyndajo

Жыл бұрын

I do that with mayonnaise jars. Great for dry food storage.

Great list of meal ideas! I live alone, so could halve the amounts of everything. Should you pack cooking utensils/pans, too? I know I’d forget those if I was grabbing this on the run! 😂 Maybe just get some cheap ones for this purpose, and store them with a camp stove and fuel? 🍽

We cook at home and have a large pantry. We could do 3-4 weeks easily, we live in snow country so we are used to stocking against blizzards.

Also make sure you put a can opener in your food storage

@jerewallace6478

Жыл бұрын

And a church key/ bottle opener

@flakathy890

Жыл бұрын

Jara talked about that and did include one in this tote.

First time watching. You are awesome. 😊 you gave me more great ideas for meals. The cans with pop top, they can start to leak so it's advisable to stand them upright. I have read numerous comments for 2 years people finding these type cans leaking after a year. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and caring!!!

Wow this is so extremely helpful to me!! I already have half of these items in my pantry and had no idea how to turn them into good, family friendly meals! I love your creativity and how you laid everything out exactly!! I’m the type of person who NEEDS a recipe to cook so these planned meal boxes are great for family food prep!! Thank you so very much!!!🍽🍽🍽😋

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Check out this playlist we have some more recipes using shelf stable pantry ingredients. And I'll be adding more soon! Emergency Meal Kits: kzread.info/head/PL-sp4L-Y4c5Bwg58lZIg3mv0lFln8PCQR

I appreciate your ideas here, mainly for an elderly and disabled friend of mine who was living on just over $1,000 a month, and her rent is about $800 a month so you can just imagine the struggle she has. She gets $85 in food stamp benefits so this plan as for 4 people for a week, her $85 would cover a month. I may send it to her but she's pretty stuck in her ways as far as where she shops and the things she buys so I hope so give it a try

This is such a great idea! One I have not thought of! I have written out what we like to eat and bought many of the shelf-stable items, but haven't put them together in a 'weekly box'. I just have multiple boxes of items on the shelves...I think my family would cope with this idea much better than seeing a white container full of rice! Thank you for sharing!

Love the video so far! I don’t cook at all right now, mainly because i have no skills and am lazy. But i want to start cooking more, I’m 23 so I need to get into it asap!

@nancywolf3786

Жыл бұрын

look for recipes with only a few ingredients. they are easiest and may use "prepper" type ingredients. i have a little book of prepper recipes that i made for myself. there are many easy fry pan bread recipes on youtube

@teresahiggs4896

Жыл бұрын

Google Budget Bytes. It’s recipes that are simple, tasty, easy to make and inexpensive, made for one or two people. I know how to cook but I’ve used this site for recipes ro make for just one person . And the recipes list exactly how much of a product you will use, if one recipe calls for , say half of a tomatoe, then another days recipe in the week will call for you to use the rest of that tomatoes in a recipe. So little waste .

Love the idea of having this ready to go, because in an emergency you will be flustered and not able to put something like this together quick.Great video!🍽️

Thank you so much for all this great information. I have been trying to stock up, but your simple yet brilliant organizational idea of grouping a weeks worth for a family in one bin really inspired me. I'm putting together my bin!

Happy Sunday Jara! Great reminder for us to look at these kits at least once a year. Because I single I also include my dogs food in this same kit for ease and simplicity

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@nancywolf3786

Жыл бұрын

agree. probably good to put list of goods in bin w/expiration dates on outside of bin. be easy to rotate stuff out then.

@carolpeek7429

Жыл бұрын

What do you do for dog food

@AJK278

Жыл бұрын

@@carolpeek7429 I have an airtight food grade container for dry food and a bunch of canned food, enough water and in another airtight food grad container his treats.

@tammieechols1642

11 ай бұрын

🎉

Great idea. I haven't thought to put meals into weeks. I loved this.

This is an excellent idea for anyone, but especially for those in areas where a hurricane could strike. If an evacuation notice were broadcast, they could simply put on backpacks and carry this bin out to the car and be on their way with no worries about food for the next week.

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for watching! 😀

An idea would be to use a sharpie on the foods to label them, you can do B1, L1, D1 all foods that go with that meal is labled that way. This way if your menu gets lost you still have something to go by. If the food is used for more then one meal label it D1, B3, L6 so you know.

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Love this idea!

@Friend-of-Jesus

Жыл бұрын

B, L, D ..... what. I'm trying. On disability n can't do this much. What I try n save, kids n kids eat it up... Family of 6/10. Have started getting some in smaller bulk... multiple 66qt totes... Of dried foods...

@Mel-up1mg

Жыл бұрын

@@Friend-of-Jesus B,L,D is breakfast, lunch, dinner. Any place you can hide it or lock it away so the kids can't get into it until you have enough for a rotating stash? hide it under couches/beds, top of closets. places the kids wouldn't be looking for it.

@Friend-of-Jesus

Жыл бұрын

What I had started doing is with the 66qt totes w/lids. 1 for each different food. Rice, beans, pasta, etc...

@georgekerling3685

11 ай бұрын

Add expiration dates on canned goods with a sharpie. Especially anything with tomatoes since the acid leaches a metallic taste from the can

I do have some food allergies, so some of these meals wouldn’t work but you got me thinking and I definitely can make up some substitutes! We already have an emergency food kit in case of tornadoes, but this is definitely going to make it better! Thanks for the tips!

@labradorite8256

11 ай бұрын

For allergies you should probably have your own supply, if you're ever evacuated you might not have any choice about what you're given.

My biggest struggle with building my pantry was I didn't normally open many cans. We normally eat a lot of fresh produce. I have started to dehydrate veggies. My favorite results are leeks, jalapenos and onions.

@kendrasmith6637

Жыл бұрын

we did not eat many canned things either. But for my storing pantry i am storing canned veggies now. Canned chili, canned soups, bags of rice, dried potatoes, pasta, dried beans, cans of tuna, cans of chicken, canned beans and lots of seasonings too... and these things that we can eat if an emergency or if the supply chain really breaks down. Its things we can eat if need food. And I am using some of it in meals now, too, and replacing what I use. Buying extra bottles of water, also. Just in case. :)

@mountainmama7672

Жыл бұрын

Same! We rarely eat canned veggies but I buy them to dehydrate

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

Wow. How lucky you all are. I never eat ANY fresh produce. You must be in a great climate.

@lstj2979

Жыл бұрын

Dehydrate frozen shredded hash browns. They dehydrate and store well

@lstj2979

Жыл бұрын

Instant coffee never really expires I’ve heard.

Great video! I like the crystal light style individual drink packets too. Takes the place of something sweet as well. 🍽️

Brilliant idea to have a clear Tote!!! Alaska had a 7.1 mega quake and 6.4 aftershock on 11.28.2018. The quake caused all the kitchen cabinets, pantry doors, fridge doors to flail open and food ruined. Yes all essentials like medicine, feminine hygiene and T.P. , etc., s/b in another clear tote, too. Thank you for sharing these ideas, they’re life saving.

Sterno cans and the little stove they go in are perfect when there isnt power

Couple things...i watched a video about the industrial kitchen warning. Thanks for addressing that. 2nd, love the included list!! I could see myself being a little stressed when having to use this box and the list makes it so easy. As always, good video, good info. Thanks for your time spent putting it all together. 🍽🍽🍽

@wickedprepared

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Yes, I definitely feel the same way about needing the list! Absolutely!! Thanks Melinda!

Thank you so much for this video! I am a mom of 3 young boys and have been trying to get a good food supply going but was having a hard time coming up with how to do it and then the issue of not having much space. But your video gave me much hope and so many ideas now! I really like the box idea and I really appreciate that you were honest and real. Thank you!

I’m a grandma and just moved from AZ to IL after losing my husband. 2 parts of Yellowstone has closed and I’m so worried about my son and his family they just returned to AZ from IL this afternoon. He refuses to open links from me as he says I’m hysterical sometimes. So, I’ll just prepare and hope for the best that they make it here.

@sandracampbell5590

Жыл бұрын

Don’t strain your relationship with him. Stop talking to him about preparing. Stop sending him links. He already knows how you feel and think. Strong relationships are important in surviving hard times.