Good job. I love have my own store in my root cellar. We do case lot sell every 6 months. We do have few canned meats in case we don't have a store. I also carry cloth diapers in case we can't buy diapers.
I am old, and have never, ever felt like you were trying to make me shop out of fear. God bless you for all of your free information you provide to us!!!!
@@deeanna3335oh my gosh so true! I'm actually still subbed to one bc it has good info but yeah the whole shtf thing bugs me 🙄 or it's your last chance to stock up on x y or z.....
Agree I appreciate learning from you and never felt your channel and made me feel a sense of panic of storage. If anything has given us peace of mind to slowly build for when and IF a situation should come about. Even if that extra storage can help a friend or family member who may find themselves in need. Love you and your channel
I understand where you are coming from, right now I am struggling financially but if something was to happen, like losing my job or other price jumps I don’t have to worry because I have a good pantry. If for no other reason we should have a pantry because it saves money. I have soups in my pantry that cost 60 cents. We may never see those prices again. Even though I am poor slowly but sure I put stuff up, not just my house but my family’s houses too. I have a garden nowadays and am eating like a king for free. In my humble opinion having a pantry is a life skill.
Yes! It's not about fear! It's not the boogey man. Job loss and natural disasters happen all the time! Thanks for helping to teach and inspire us to be prepared, so we don't have to fear! 💖
Over 70% of all worker will take sick leave of more than 1 month and 50% will take 6 months due to illness. I sure pregnancy is included but if the number excluded pregnancy’s it would probably still be 20-33% meaning 1 in 5 or 1 in 3. Having emergency cash and food on hand just makes sense, common sense.
Exactly. I was "downsized" Nov 1st and am BLESSED I have my well stocked pantry. I start a new job in January and will get it back to where we like it.
Wow! You are amazing! You take the work load of all that make it look so easy for us and educate us. I love it. Thank you I’m glad I found you I remember watching you when you first started and it’s been a while and I have appreciated you then and even more now. As we all know grocery shopping is no fun and it’s so much easier when someone has tried the product and points out the good in the bed. Thank you happy new year!❤
I am 57 years old and you never made me scared. In fact your videos have helped me and my husband. I've been dealing with cancer on and off for almost 20 years. It came back this year and by following your tips I was able to shop our pantry and do freezer meals for when I wasn't feeling up to cooking. So I wanted to say Thank You!
Jean, just said a prayer for you. I am 58. I have multiple health and heart issues. I pray the Lord keep his hand upon you and for restoration of your health
When my husband and I were first married we did EXACTLY what you are doing now…we always thought in abundance…we got our home on our third anniversary…being frugal isn’t fear…it’s abundance…my husband and I have been married forty years…he retired early…our home has been paid for, for years…in fact we still are frugal…budget envelopes and all… so…what I want to say is YOU GO GIRL
Definitely not about fear... it is about security and most "elderly" that I know, were raised like I was (60+)... we are always prepared! Our parents were part of the Great Depression! Small changes (shortages, pandemics, blizzards, unemployment) in the world we ARE prepared for because we live the way you're teaching others! ♥️ ❤ Thanks for continuing to share and teach!
My parents are 70. My dad still hunts every fall/winter along with my brother. This fills our freezers with venison and some years boar. Having that meat helps save us so much money. Growing up in the 80's, my mom taught me how to shop sales. She taught me how to stock food, especially staples that are used frequently.
Some people are just bitter, unhappy people. It gives some sick satisfaction to attack other people. Having a well stocked pantry gives me great peace. My life operates so much easier with a well stocked pantry. We lost power for 4 days one winter. Being prepared with a pantry, generator, firewood and propane means we were well fed, we had lights, fridge and internet, we were warm and could cook. We have a large garden. It is a blessing. I can, freeze or dehydrate the bounty my husband grows. I know whats in my food. I know how it was grown. No bioengineering or preservatives in our food. Keep doing what you’re doing. Its appreciated.
It's definitely not about fear or hoarding. Growing up, we always had a well-stocked home, and we lived in a mobile home on a farm! Now that I'm married with a family of my own, I continue to keep a well-stocked pantry/home. With God's grace and a well-stocked home, we didn't have to do any kind of panic buying during the pandemic, and we don't have to run to the crowded store when the weather folks talk about an impending snow storm. Keep up the good work!
I love that the old Kimmy is coming back!!!!! The vlog style!!!! Yay!!!! Also, I have never ever felt like you were trying to get people to stock up based on fear! You have a wealth of knowledge, and I'm so thankful you share it!!! 🩷🩷❤
Never got the panic feeling from you EVER…I’m 73…it’s just common sense and I am grateful to you for teaching how to shop and meal plan. Don’t ever change♥️
I have watched you since I was in high school, I am now in college! I learned so much and appreciated my grandma more with how she handled groceries on a budget because of your videos.
I’ve always kept a full pantry because it makes me feel secure. Then I got cancer. We used the heck out of my stash during that time. Now, I’m healthy again and I’ve been able to restock my full pantry. It’s not crazy to keep a reasonable amount of extra. I appreciate your advice and the advice of many others. Stay safe friend. ☮️❤️
My parents were depression era babies. I was their mid-life crisis. Haha They had me in their 40s. So basically my parents were the same age as my friend’s grandparents. Now looking back I’m thankful. We had a food room growing up. It was a rule that the door always had to be shut. My parents grew up with so little that they never wanted others to see what we had as a surplus. When they were kids, people would steal food. My parents taught me how to garden and can. My husband accepted my “addiction” (as he called it)to canning and referred to it as my hobby. When 2020 came around and we didn’t have to go to the grocery store he finally saw why I did what I did. He now buys me canning jars and asks if I have what we need for the garden. When I tell him there’s a big bag of sugar or flour that needs to be brought in, he doesn’t ask why I bought so much. It might take a while for it to click but when it clicks they will understand and be thankful.
I personally have loved your channel since I came across it. As far as shortages go, I spoke about this with friends. One of them made the remark, I'll just go to your house. Wrong! They have the same 24 hours in the day that I have. In fact, I feel they have somewhat of an advantage, they have two incomes coming in. We have one since we homeschool and my children are very young. I meal plan, we do not go out to eat, we have done away with vacations and use that money towards our garden and stocking up when we can. Like you, I try to shop sales and pick up two or three extras when I can. I have never felt fear, if anything it has made me pay more attention to prices etc. Thank you for helping me help my family.
I enjoyed seeing a peek of your teenagers, grocery hauls, and especially your idea to make the food drive contribution a fun contest for the family. There are so many great reasons to stock up our food and toiletry supplies. and the best reason is to take advantage of good sales/coupons. Prices will continue to rise, so stocking up when the most money can be saved is winning. Food security for our families is priceless.
Food security is so important. I extended it to personal care items and household goods. When my husband was home sick for 6 months, my son never realized it was a problem because of full bellies, plenty soaps, deodorant, dental care and toilet paper. I had even picked up the next size clothes at yard sales so he was fine. No regrets.
When I was first married, we had a terrible crisis in our life which did leave me fearful of where my next meal was coming from to feed our family. So I did this, If I had $20 extra dollars or was blessed with a monetary gift I would buy $20 dollars of something to fill my pantry. I started with canned meats and fish, then added veggies and so on. It took almost 8 months but we had a growing pantry and I could relax for a minute. This changed my way of shopping for life. It was an amazing lesson. I love that you let us know the sale cycles as well. You have been a great help to many families. Thank you ❤
Hi Kimmy. I've been following you for over 2 years now. I'm a retired teacher who had to return to work do to rising medical costs. I have a degree in home ec where I learned to cook, manage my kitchen and food preservation. So, why do I take time to watch your channel? You save me so much time keeping me up to date on current trends and what resources are available to me. I'm validated when I see you teaching the same things I'm doing - I'm making reasonable planning choices for my household. I'm encouraged and motaviated watching your posts. This movation is especially important when my budget keeps growing even though I'm trying to keep it small. I appreciate all of the time you spend making your posts, they are truly a blessing to me and my family. Please don't let the voice of one over ride all of the voices that sing your prasies.
It’s about be self sufficient and saving money! I ❤ all your tips! People use to live this way, now days some want go to shopping daily. Who wants to do that. Shop smarter, not harder everyone. Meal planning is great!
Not about fear at all! I can not believe someone actually said that. I have learned from you how to keep stuff on hand so I CAN cook from what i have one hand and not have to go to the store every week, I end up going every week and a half for things like dairy and produce but all my pantry, freezer items are always stocked. I always look at the ads and get stuff on sale and I love when they do bogo on meats. I showed my ex's wife how to shop this way and she does it to! Saves us all a bunch at both houses. So ignore those people. You are amazing and do not think any different!
I love your channel! My mom always had a pantry (she was born during the Great Depression and lived through food rationing in WWIi.). I find no fear mongering here. I’ve always kept a bit of extra because of snow storms, etc. keep up the good work, and Merry Christmas!
You have never instilled fear in your videos! We live in a rural setting so I keep a very stocked pantry and extended pantry so that I dont have to run to the store all the time. If it snows, I dont panic and feel I have to run to the store. I'm already well stocked. Unexpected guests, no problem! Being stocked up provides a great sense of peace!
Every RUclips channel I watch is saying that hard times are right around the corner. We may be worried about what’s happening in the world, but those of us who have been preparing at least don’t have to worry about our food supplies. You can be scared or you can prepare yourself the best that you can. Food and water are the most essential things to have. Anything else is a bonus.
I started stocking up and learning to can in the fall of 2020 at 70 yrs old . My husband of 53 yrs passed away in Jan of 2021. I have been so very thankful for you and others, homestead heart, for encouraging me to be prepared. It has truly been a life saving skill. I now can and prep to share with my family and friends. Merry Christmas.
Love the channel and whoever made that comment is clearly NOT a regular viewer as you have never used fear as a tool to stock up. I'm a single woman who only cooks/shops for herself or sometimes a roommate but I find all the information helpful and useful. Keep up the amazing work Kimmy and thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Before following you - your RUclips channel, I wanted to at least keep a 6 months food storage but we were walking into the grocery store 3-4 times a week. Since following your suggestions we have a basic pantry, a 6 month and a long-term food storage. When COV** hit, I felt overwhelmed (we live on an island and everything must be shipped in. Shortage means it could be 2 -3 months before seeing something.) My husband had me sit down and figure out how long we could go without shopping. Several hours later, I realized we had at least 3 months worth of staples. We had much more food and planned menus than I could have imagined. Throughout COV** we continued to shop smart and study trends, when the news announced rice and flour shortages we were able to plan that into our budget and stock up before the price hikes and product shortages happened. I can see why people feel scared, or feel like you are scaring them into action, I've been there. But I am grateful for all the tips and tricks, that you have helped me prepare my home. Thank you!
It's smart to stock up, especially how you encourage us to shop the sales! Back in the old days many families had well stocked pantries. It's wise to be prepared.
As someone who has a storm stash I keep all year because we have had power outages for 2 and 3 days just because of thunderstorms dropping branches on power lines it's just smart to be stocked up. It's better to be ready for what ever may happen than end up panic shopping just as somethings going down.
I’m elderly and I’ve never felt you were doing anything other than giving suggestions to help us save money and be prepared for whatever may come our way. I appreciate your wisdom as the prices have risen so much that your channel helps. 💗
I’m a senior and I love your informative videos about planning ahead! I have a stock pile now not as big as yours. I shop sales n put a few ahead in my pantry! I live 35 minutes out from town so I always have multiple errands to take care of! Keep on keeping on in educating us how to be better prepared! Thank you and God bless!
I find you have always been super balanced with stocking the pantry. You have taught us to go look for things on sale, to add a can here and there to get two bags of sugar not one
I have been following you for YEARS and have never felt it was fear-based shopping!! I’ve always thought it was shopping smarter and saving money!!! I thank you for your many videos about that!!!
Heck, when the covid shutdown hit, we all wished we had extra toilet paper etc. And if I do stock my kitchen out of fear (or common sense) it doesn’t matter to me if I appear over-prepared. I’m an older viewer and keep my pantry pretty full and I don’t need to run out for an ingredient at any point in time because if I don’t have something on hand, I’m substituting anyway. 🤷🏻♀️ No, I’m not fearful when someone is giving me excellent information the way you do!
You are absolutely correct.. you have never caused fear about food. I am a senior and on a fixed income and have a major pantry built over time. You shop the sales. I also pressure can veggies and meat bought in bulk.
I love how you show us how to be prepared year-round, how to save money for our families, and manage our homes. I never got “fear” from you. God bless you and your family! 🎄
I'm so glad that you don't allow people's comments to really affect you and change the way you do things I am thankful for your channel. You have taught me a lot on how to shop. And the importance of having a stockpile now I'm working up to getting at least 1 year of food for myself and for my daughter. I appreciate you so much.
Kimi you have never ever ever put fear in any of your videos about shopping nor have you ever pushed panic on your channel about stocking up on food. I have been following you for a very long time, ❤ we have a rotation pantry, we raised 8 kids in frugality and now we are Retired and empty nesters, and we still have a rotation pantry and 3 freezers ❤ God bless you, Merry Christmas ❤
I've watched you for a long time, and you have never instilled fear to your viewers! You have taught me so much over the years. We live in a rural environment and don't have a grocery store right around the corner. I LOVE having back stock of the items I use all the time! No matter what, bad weather, illness, unexpected guests, I'm always prepared to prepare a meal without having to go to the store! Thank you for everything you have taught me!❤
Since i had my own apartment at 17 in college ,i have always stocked up on food and everything else. I had like 3 jobs and brought a little more and only went to the store when i went to work. Sickness or an weather emergency can put you in a tight spot when you have no food in the house. This time of year is the time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baked goods, etc.
I have been watching you for a couple years, I have learned so much. I printed your free sheets from the website. Recently things were tight, no problem ate out of my pantry, laundry soap and TP in the pantry. Praise God basics covered!! I am sure after Christmas in January I will lean on it again!!
I grew up with grandparents, parents, extended family, neighbors and church leaders all having and encouraging food storage and self sufficiency. I have had my own storage for years and constantly work on it. I don't do it from fear, but rather because it's wise. Old timers used root cellars. The principle of setting aside during abundance is pretty old. I've gone through lots, as we all do from time to time, and been grateful to know I had what I needed in my basement. You are not spreading fear. You are sharing your way of life and I have been grateful for the things I've learned. Bless you and your family! ❤❤
The pantry stocking videos are my favorite! I've always stocked up, but your videos made the process more functional, even with home canning; if I make chili every 3 weeks I need at least 17 jars of tomatoes just for chili. I realized that I had only gone to the store once in the past 2 weeks and I'm a stop at the store everyday person, I had everything I needed here to just keep making meals. So much money saved. Also, in western Canada there is a strike at the sugar factory, I'm reading that there is no sugar to found anywhere and it made the prices jump in Ontario. Having a little extra, bought on sale would have helped a lot if people
My mother and I are German. Mom was a teen during WWII and knows what it's like to be hungry and no food available, much less a grocery store to get it from during the war. We stock up our pantry for the month because my step-father was in the Army and only got paid once a month. We HAD to learn to stretch the groceries for a family of 5 and I still do that today. I follow a lot of your recommendations of what to buy each month from the sales. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and showing us how to keep our working pantry stocked!
This past February I had a heart attack requiring emergency quadruple bypass surgery. To say it was unexpected is putting it mildly. I have always been considered a very low risk for heart attack as I maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat a heart healthy diet. I was in the hospital for 10 days. Because I keep a well stocked pantry/freezer and shop using your ideas I was able to tell my husband what to make for his meals and where to find the needed items so I knew he could eat well both while I was in hospital and upon my recovery time at home. The pantry was such a blessing. You are correct in saying we never know what kind of event will require us to need a back up plan. For me, having a well stocked pantry is peace of mind for unexpected events. Knowing I have food is one less thing to think about in a crisis. By the way, I have made a full recovery. Thanks for your channel.
I don't shop a lot, but I do enjoy your tips of what to watch for and to take advantage of the better prices. I started to adopt your thought of buy one for now and buy one for later on the items I use the most😊
A well stocked pantry is for convenience and prep for the unexpected. I love a full pantry! Nothing worse than using the last of something and have to stop what ur doing, go to the store.
I have never felt like you tried to anything other then teach people and share how you save money. I grew up in Alaska and my family lived where you only went to the store 2 to 3 times a year because it was 2 hours to the closest store. When I was married I did the same as I had to snowmobile in and out in the winter. I have almost always had a years supply of food. I am in my 60s now and to me it is just a way of life. When the health issues went down in 2019 I didn't have to worry at all. I even had food and TP to share with others. It was so nice to be able to share with neighbors and friends.i find you are a very positive person
I never fear because I have established a pantry. It has been with your help and advice from you and other channels that I watch. I always have something to make a meal but I didn't do it over night. It takes time but anyone can do it.
In Alaska we are isolated and affected by weather and whatever is going on in the lower 48. Having a well stocked pantry and freezer makes it so we AREN’T worried or stressed about when the next shipment of whatever is going to arrive. Plus grocery shopping constantly is a total drag especially if you work outside the home. Keep it up! 😊
Hello darling. I have watched you for over a year now and had have had the ability to support with food - two adult children and one grandchild outside the home as well as me and my youngest in my home - I even make dog food with what you have taught me. I am assuming someone saw a video of a loved one, and misunderstood what you are trying to teach. Keep it goin' girlfriend!!!! You are a great teacher!
I’ve been following you for a few years now. It’s unfortunate that someone would try to create such a narrative…..you’ve learned helpful skills and are willing to share what you’ve learned with this community. I was raised by my grandparents and always knew about the importance of stockpiling and being prepared…that’s not fear, that’s working a reasonable system that maintains you and your family through all times in life. Thank you for being a blessing❤
i have never felt fear watching your channel. I actually learned how to put together a pantry on a nearly nonexistent budget. I have my siblings and some church ladies watching you and learning. Never out of fear but in faith. Thank you so much for helping us learn to face challenges with patience and grace. God truly is good to us.
As a little girl my mother taught me the importance of a pantry and to have a freezer. We had a cold storage for a long time. Our home was 1 hour from a store, so we always stocked up. I loved the rotating all items when putting groceries away. Tonight I just used my instant pot to make refried beans to freeze for later use. Thank you Kimmie for all the useful tips.
We were just home bound for 5 days after the most recent snow storm. We have a wood stove so had no problem heating our home, but the road (we’re in the country) wasn’t opened until day five, and that was only one lane. I have approx 6 months of food on hand, so that wasn’t even a concern. Did run out of milk, but I have powdered milk that I could use for recipes. It’s not a “let’s panic” mentality, but things happen. Being prepared is just wise
We live in the country. It’s important for us to have a pantry not only for economic reasons, but also due to weather. There are times when we have been snowed/iced in and mudded in for days at a time. We had a severe ice storm several years ago that took out the power for two weeks. We have a propane stove and was able to cook minimal meals that required little clean up. Having a pantry kept us fed easily.
I am 75 and this has been a life style for me for years. I don’t think of it in a fear prospective, but being smart. My grand parents taught me to do this and because of what they taught me, I don’t use the grocery store very often. You are the second person who has said this today. Stocking a pantry doesn’t have to be hard or frightening. Thanks for the very good video❤️
Thanks for sharing part of your lives with others throughout our world via You Tube and Social Media. You are a beautiful family and very inspiring and entertaining! Thank you! I found You Tube and your wonderful channel quite a few years ago. It is like chatting with a great, precious friend. Thank you! What you share has helped me over come my anxiety. I love watching your channel when I might be feeling a little overwhelmed from having anxiety about different things, needing some mama time, doing household chores, cooking for our precious family of four and needing recipe and meal inspiration and or just wanting to relax a little. I look forward to seeing what our Heavenly Father has for your channel in 2024. Much love, prayers and God Bless for CHRISTmas and the New Year from our family to yours from Australia. xxx
I started years ago building a stockpile because I found two thing my young son did, a bunch of two liter bottles that he filled with water and a cooler that he had put cans of tuna and vegetables in. He was afraid of something happening. I started buying things that we use on sale, where i live we don’t get coupons. But fast forward to March 2020 and the global pandemic …I was not concerned at all. I am grateful for your channel because I learn something every time I watch, so thank you!
I have watched you for several years. You give good advice about keeping a stocked pantry. There have been times the past year when I didn't have it in me to go grocery shopping because I was dealing with mental illness - having a stocked pantry meant my family could be fed when I couldn't do it. Keep sharing your wisdom.
Fear is something I never think of when I watch your channel. I am more prepared after watching you. I shop the loss leaders and purchase a few extra of something each week. It is amazing how fast my pantry and freezer became full.
I'm a child of parents who grew up with depression era parents. We didnt have everything that my classmates had, but we had a roof over our heads, food on the table & clothes on our backs. Many of my families frugal ways were ingrained into me - so that now as my hubby & I live on a retirement income (2 for hubby & 1 for me) I still use the frugal ways to keep our budget in line, cook well for us & still enjoy life (some eating out, trips,...) Being frugal is not a disgraceful things, its being a good stewart of what we have.
I was raised by a Mother who shopped the sales. Then cooked what was in her supply. I have never understood anything else. Therefore, when Covid hit and a major illness unrelated to the pandemic occurred I did not have to worry about food in the house. Things in life will happen be as prepared as you can be without going over budget or over buying in certain areas. (I tend to over estimate need😳) something I am working on. You are a help in so many ways!!!!
I love that you do this, and with a spirit of love. I hope those going through hard times or food I security benefit from your advice. 🙂 Even though I’ve been hearing about self-sufficiency and food storage for over 20 years, it’s nice to have reminders and get back on track. Thank you! 🥰
My 26 yr daughter and I literally found you today and have been watching everything almost all day no lie. My daughter has been teaching us similar to you with pantry organizing freezer meals and planning not once did we feel fear or you imposing anything thru your advice! Keep it coming keep your faith and head up! You are truly talented.
You have taught me to be more prepared, get things on sales, and look ony for what I need and use for my family. I have flour,sugar,rice,beans, meat,spices,and sauce tomato, pasta, and spices. So this is my basic. Buy no means, have you ever said, "Fill your pantry now.Go broke by doing so. I love how teach maybe grear for the young families just starting out. Thank you for sharing words of wisdom with us 🙏 ❤️ 😊
The only time I have had fear with my food storage was before the shutdowns. I had just finished a pantry challenge and had to go out of town. When we returned home I had less than a week to get my personal par levels in our pantry back to normal. As I was shopping and seeing the store stock disappear I was frustrated with myself for picking the wrong dang time for a pantry challenge. Your channel has taught me how to better use and keep track of my stock so that a radical pantry challenge to make sure stuff gets used is no longer needed. Thank you!
I always buy a few more of nonperishable goods when it’s on sale so I can stockpile it and I buy seasonal and freeze. Coming from a large family if 15, my mother always fed us well because her pantry is well stocked no matter what happens . She knows how to shop and plan her budget. My bf comes from a family of just 2 and his mom doesn’t cook and don’t have a pantry. We have issues because he doesn’t understand why my pantry is full ( taking too much space !) but he finally gets it when I can always whip up a healthy delicious meals when there were nothing in the stores .
I am so grateful for your videos. Since we moved over to Bear Lake area it is a minimum of 25 minutes to get to the closest store. It isn’t even a large store with fully stocked shelves. It is an hour to Cache Valley to shop. Sometimes the weather is not good enough for us to go through the canyon. I am grateful for fully stocked shelves and never once did you imply a fear factor in your videos. You just encourage smart shopping. ❤️
People really need to get in on these holiday sales. If you can get cheap turkeys, do so. Folks some times forget that turkey can be used in place of chicken in many many recipes. You can also make a ton of turkey broth to can or freeze. This is such a great time to stock up!!
Never ever felt fear from your videos. You’re teaching us to be better prepared as caregivers to our families and community. Don’t take their ignorance to heart. ❤
I’ve never felt like you projected fear in creating a pantry. I’ve found your tips and info very helpful. It’s so important to have at least a little backstock. A couple years ago here in Iowa we had a derecho (land hurricane). It shut down everything. You need to be prepared for at least a few days of unexpected waves. Weather… job loss… etc
Been following you for a long time. I was a grocery store shopper every day or so. I now have created over time a pantry I am thankful and proud of. I shop the sales, stock up as I can. Thank you for your knowledge and suggestions. I now bake all our bread products. It is such an amazing feeling to shop knowing what I have at home and do not need to buy anymore.
I learned to stock up slowly and not panic buy during the 2020 lockdown. I took your advice to inventory what I already had on my shelves and to buy one for now and 2 for later. Didn't take long to get a nice working panty. It's almost four years later and now I only need to shop once a month and only replace what I have used in the previous month, sometimes one or two extra if on sale. Thank you for being a big help to me.
Honestly, I am absolute rubbish at shopping in season and shopping sales. Our groceries have gone up on average $50-$80 per shop. (2x a month usually) I keep 1-2 extras of certain things, but we just don't have the best storage solution to hold things. Super small freezer, we want to get a chest but need to get out outlet fixed. Our basement does have shelves but we forget what we have stocked down there all of the time. I have always been terrible at organization. I wish I felt more prepared, this week my husband got sick and I was just not ready to take that on. I hurried to get stuff together to make soup, but I definitely don't feel my kitchen/pantry/storage is set up to function well for me. I love seeing in depth how you handle these issues, I admire it a lot!
Maybe try making a list of what is in the basement and post it inside your main cabinet or pantry area upstairs ❤ or you may be like me and forget to look at the list 😂
Thank you for sharing such useful information. Helping us to be prepared is not spreading fear. I would be more fearful of not being prepared. I'm 60 and unfortunately have gone through several bouts of illnesses that had me homebound for a few months at a time. I have a pantry and it may not always be what I have a taste for but I certainly won't starve. The people saying you're spreading fear will be the very ones who become afraid if something happens and they're not prepared. Keep up the great work.
I agree that the person who commented negatively saying you were causing fear and panic needs to take a look at their own fears and food insecurities. Planning and thinking ahead, for me, calms my fears or worries about unforeseen issues. I feel better that if a job loss, illness, or shortage arise, I may be better able to feed my family. its just a matter of what your priorities are.
Your voice is as a loving friend, sharing your tips and daily strategies for overcoming the inflation THEY are trying desperately to hide. When I'm tired, your clips lift me. I'm a one-income homeschooling mom, living fairly rural - with chickens. No access here to cheap grocery stores, or worth the 45 minute drive to BJ's. Thanks for all you do - you mean alot to some of us!
Like you said, have a back up plan. When I was unable to go to the store and my kids were working, all I had to do was go to my pantry or freezer, and I was on a walker and get what I needed. They didn’t have to worry about my meals. I’m retired CNA.
Honestly I don't have stockpile at all. I have only been meal planning for less than year. It is just my husband and I. Our son is an adult and lives on his own. But I count him and my granddaughter into my meal plan. Just in case they want some otherwise I freeze it. So I appreciate the tips in creating stockpile
Not about fear. About saving money, purchasing on the sale. I do the same thing on a smaller scale. If I want to make a recipe, I usually have all the ingredients already in my pantry. It is about not having to run out because you don't have that "one" item. You do a great job! Keep up the good work.
I have never felt that you instilled fear into anyone. Emergency preparedness is such a good idea and I appreciate how you try to encourage people to just be prepared should there ever be an emergency. I can remember in my own life when my husband was out of work for about four months. It was then that we started thinking about our enormous debt. We never went without and all our bills were met - only by God's grace! We are now debt free and are putting back for that time when it might be needed most. I'm even learning to can in the event of losing electricity. I rely on my freezer and and second fridge for a lot of stuff! I wanted to do a garden, but I admit that at 65, I wasn't sure I would be able to keep up with it and it was really hot here in Texas this year. I do wish our stores had the sales/bulk sales that yours do. So, I'm trying to do what I can. I look forward to your next video - I think "raw" is not a bad thing if one takes it with the right attitude. So bring it on! Thanks for all your videos. I love the information you share and advice, and your recipes, cooking days, etc. I appreciate you!
My husband and I are both retired. He is in poor health and therefore I can only leave the house for a certain amount of time. I study the ads that come in the mail, make my list and buy what I can. I started stocking our pantry during covid and was glad I had some back up when we were shut down for a couple of months. I now make sure I have plenty of food now especially with winter coming and you never know when we might be faced with a storm and be confined to the house because the street hasn't been plowed. I am hoping to start doing some freezer meals and hope you can share some easy recipes for those of us with only two in the family. Thanks for all the tips.
Good video, praying 4 u all. Being a senior on low finances, having a mini pantry has help me when i have downtime with my health & cant cook, your doing what GOD has created U 2 do. Dont let joykillers stop u girl.🙏👍
We are only a family of 4. But I bulk shop and try to shop smart because my income is low. Every dollar I save is a dollar I can use for something fun for my kids. My mom always had food storage and I grew up learning her ways. We are lucky enough to fill our freezers with deer meat every year too. Knowing that my family has food for 4-6 months makes me feel better.
I suppose because I'm in SE Idaho, having a home store is just our thing. It's not fear. Its having supplies and knowledge to use it, and ability to throw bags together for someone who needs to.
Stocking up is wisdom. I've been doing it over the past 3 years, my parents long before me. What your doing is wise, especially in the times we are in. Also you never know if there is a personal emergency, extra expenses, etc. You have it there, and don't have to blow money on food.
I myself have never felt like you were scaring us into stockpiling. It is actually something I have done for many years and let me tell you it paid off to have that back up my husband was in a very bad car accident this past year and didn’t work for months and it was a lifesaver so God bless you and just be yourself and I hope you have a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year
This is my first time viewing your videos. I am 75 and I felt absolutely no fear. What the heck? I found this very informative and helpful. Just ignore the negative Nellie's. We are currently having a bad ice storm and are unable to drive on the roads. Extra food on hand is a necessity. I too like to compare prices & get the best deals. I subscribed! ❤ 😊
You’ve always been a food hoarder. That’s one thing I noticed when I started following you over a year ago. I like your freezer meals. Your frozen pizza “bags” of contents are all my teens favorite things to find in our freezer. Keep doing what you’re doing. People panic all the time. Over everything. So you’re not the “Cause’. That’s just silly. 💋
Sorry for the black screens in a couple of spots. I have no clue why it did that. All is good on my end. Sorry friends.
I stock pile cause I have handicap that in my head wheelchair times I may not get out
No problem I totally get it doing videos myself! Great video! ❤❤
Good job. I love have my own store in my root cellar. We do case lot sell every 6 months. We do have few canned meats in case we don't have a store. I also carry cloth diapers in case we can't buy diapers.
I am old, and have never, ever felt like you were trying to make me shop out of fear. God bless you for all of your free information you provide to us!!!!
Thank you so much!
There are plenty of other channels that hype that stuff. You certainly don't do that.
@@deeanna3335oh my gosh so true! I'm actually still subbed to one bc it has good info but yeah the whole shtf thing bugs me 🙄 or it's your last chance to stock up on x y or z.....
Agree I appreciate learning from you and never felt your channel and made me feel a sense of panic of storage. If anything has given us peace of mind to slowly build for when and IF a situation should come about. Even if that extra storage can help a friend or family member who may find themselves in need. Love you and your channel
@@shesinherapronI initially found you when searching for long term food storage info. I’ve stayed for the amazing videos and planner. 😃
You encourage us to stock up smartly, during seasonal events. You've never preached fear to us ❤
Agreed!
I understand where you are coming from, right now I am struggling financially but if something was to happen, like losing my job or other price jumps I don’t have to worry because I have a good pantry. If for no other reason we should have a pantry because it saves money. I have soups in my pantry that cost 60 cents. We may never see those prices again. Even though I am poor slowly but sure I put stuff up, not just my house but my family’s houses too. I have a garden nowadays and am eating like a king for free. In my humble opinion having a pantry is a life skill.
Yes! It's not about fear! It's not the boogey man. Job loss and natural disasters happen all the time! Thanks for helping to teach and inspire us to be prepared, so we don't have to fear! 💖
Over 70% of all worker will take sick leave of more than 1 month and 50% will take 6 months due to illness. I sure pregnancy is included but if the number excluded pregnancy’s it would probably still be 20-33% meaning 1 in 5 or 1 in 3. Having emergency cash and food on hand just makes sense, common sense.
Exactly. I was "downsized" Nov 1st and am BLESSED I have my well stocked pantry. I start a new job in January and will get it back to where we like it.
Wow! You are amazing! You take the work load of all that make it look so easy for us and educate us. I love it. Thank you I’m glad I found you I remember watching you when you first started and it’s been a while and I have appreciated you then and even more now. As we all know grocery shopping is no fun and it’s so much easier when someone has tried the product and points out the good in the bed. Thank you happy new year!❤
I am 57 years old and you never made me scared. In fact your videos have helped me and my husband. I've been dealing with cancer on and off for almost 20 years. It came back this year and by following your tips I was able to shop our pantry and do freezer meals for when I wasn't feeling up to cooking. So I wanted to say Thank You!
🙏 for you! I’m having a biopsy tomorrow to see if I have thyroid cancer. I’m so thankful to have a full pantry!
Jean, just said a prayer for you. I am 58. I have multiple health and heart issues. I pray the Lord keep his hand upon you and for restoration of your health
Praying for you sndyyour husband ❤
When my husband and I were first married we did EXACTLY what you are doing now…we always thought in abundance…we got our home on our third anniversary…being frugal isn’t fear…it’s abundance…my husband and I have been married forty years…he retired early…our home has been paid for, for years…in fact we still are frugal…budget envelopes and all… so…what I want to say is YOU GO GIRL
Definitely not about fear... it is about security and most "elderly" that I know, were raised like I was (60+)... we are always prepared! Our parents were part of the Great Depression! Small changes (shortages, pandemics, blizzards, unemployment) in the world we ARE prepared for because we live the way you're teaching others! ♥️ ❤ Thanks for continuing to share and teach!
My mom always kept a backlog and I do too unfortunately too much lol.🥴
My parents are 70. My dad still hunts every fall/winter along with my brother. This fills our freezers with venison and some years boar. Having that meat helps save us so much money. Growing up in the 80's, my mom taught me how to shop sales. She taught me how to stock food, especially staples that are used frequently.
It's funny my parents went thru the depression and neither one of them keep much food on hand. I'm the prepper in the family lol. 😅
Girl, you have such a pure heart. Do not even consider letting someone get under your skin. Love you!
Some people are just bitter, unhappy people. It gives some sick satisfaction to attack other people.
Having a well stocked pantry gives me great peace. My life operates so much easier with a well stocked pantry. We lost power for 4 days one winter. Being prepared with a pantry, generator, firewood and propane means we were well fed, we had lights, fridge and internet, we were warm and could cook.
We have a large garden. It is a blessing. I can, freeze or dehydrate the bounty my husband grows. I know whats in my food. I know how it was grown. No bioengineering or preservatives in our food.
Keep doing what you’re doing. Its appreciated.
It's definitely not about fear or hoarding. Growing up, we always had a well-stocked home, and we lived in a mobile home on a farm! Now that I'm married with a family of my own, I continue to keep a well-stocked pantry/home. With God's grace and a well-stocked home, we didn't have to do any kind of panic buying during the pandemic, and we don't have to run to the crowded store when the weather folks talk about an impending snow storm. Keep up the good work!
I love that the old Kimmy is coming back!!!!! The vlog style!!!! Yay!!!!
Also, I have never ever felt like you were trying to get people to stock up based on fear! You have a wealth of knowledge, and I'm so thankful you share it!!! 🩷🩷❤
Never got the panic feeling from you EVER…I’m 73…it’s just common sense and I am grateful to you for teaching how to shop and meal plan. Don’t ever change♥️
You handled this really graciously. I appreciate how gentle you were in dealing with the negative comment. Well done.
I have watched you since I was in high school, I am now in college! I learned so much and appreciated my grandma more with how she handled groceries on a budget because of your videos.
I’ve always kept a full pantry because it makes me feel secure. Then I got cancer. We used the heck out of my stash during that time. Now, I’m healthy again and I’ve been able to restock my full pantry. It’s not crazy to keep a reasonable amount of extra. I appreciate your advice and the advice of many others. Stay safe friend. ☮️❤️
My parents were depression era babies. I was their mid-life crisis. Haha They had me in their 40s. So basically my parents were the same age as my friend’s grandparents. Now looking back I’m thankful. We had a food room growing up. It was a rule that the door always had to be shut. My parents grew up with so little that they never wanted others to see what we had as a surplus. When they were kids, people would steal food.
My parents taught me how to garden and can. My husband accepted my “addiction” (as he called it)to canning and referred to it as my hobby. When 2020 came around and we didn’t have to go to the grocery store he finally saw why I did what I did. He now buys me canning jars and asks if I have what we need for the garden. When I tell him there’s a big bag of sugar or flour that needs to be brought in, he doesn’t ask why I bought so much. It might take a while for it to click but when it clicks they will understand and be thankful.
My parents had me when they were early 40s , they were born 1929, and 1932. We did not hoard food because that generation
I personally have loved your channel since I came across it. As far as shortages go, I spoke about this with friends. One of them made the remark, I'll just go to your house. Wrong! They have the same 24 hours in the day that I have. In fact, I feel they have somewhat of an advantage, they have two incomes coming in. We have one since we homeschool and my children are very young. I meal plan, we do not go out to eat, we have done away with vacations and use that money towards our garden and stocking up when we can. Like you, I try to shop sales and pick up two or three extras when I can. I have never felt fear, if anything it has made me pay more attention to prices etc. Thank you for helping me help my family.
You have never used fear at anytime! Being wise with your money while shopping so you can have food stocked. so helpful.
I enjoyed seeing a peek of your teenagers, grocery hauls, and especially your idea to make the food drive contribution a fun contest for the family. There are so many great reasons to stock up our food and toiletry supplies. and the best reason is to take advantage of good sales/coupons. Prices will continue to rise, so stocking up when the most money can be saved is winning. Food security for our families is priceless.
It's a wonderful thing to do. There is so.much need.
Food security is so important. I extended it to personal care items and household goods. When my husband was home sick for 6 months, my son never realized it was a problem because of full bellies, plenty soaps, deodorant, dental care and toilet paper. I had even picked up the next size clothes at yard sales so he was fine. No regrets.
@@kenyonbissett3512 That's wonderful you were prepared for a rough patch!
When I was first married, we had a terrible crisis in our life which did leave me fearful of where my next meal was coming from to feed our family. So I did this, If I had $20 extra dollars or was blessed with a monetary gift I would buy $20 dollars of something to fill my pantry. I started with canned meats and fish, then added veggies and so on. It took almost 8 months but we had a growing pantry and I could relax for a minute. This changed my way of shopping for life. It was an amazing lesson. I love that you let us know the sale cycles as well. You have been a great help to many families. Thank you ❤
Hi Kimmy. I've been following you for over 2 years now. I'm a retired teacher who had to return to work do to rising medical costs. I have a degree in home ec where I learned to cook, manage my kitchen and food preservation. So, why do I take time to watch your channel? You save me so much time keeping me up to date on current trends and what resources are available to me. I'm validated when I see you teaching the same things I'm doing - I'm making reasonable planning choices for my household. I'm encouraged and motaviated watching your posts. This movation is especially important when my budget keeps growing even though I'm trying to keep it small. I appreciate all of the time you spend making your posts, they are truly a blessing to me and my family.
Please don't let the voice of one over ride all of the voices that sing your prasies.
It’s about be self sufficient and saving money! I ❤ all your tips! People use to live this way, now days some want go to shopping daily. Who wants to do that. Shop smarter, not harder everyone. Meal planning is great!
Not about fear at all! I can not believe someone actually said that. I have learned from you how to keep stuff on hand so I CAN cook from what i have one hand and not have to go to the store every week, I end up going every week and a half for things like dairy and produce but all my pantry, freezer items are always stocked. I always look at the ads and get stuff on sale and I love when they do bogo on meats. I showed my ex's wife how to shop this way and she does it to! Saves us all a bunch at both houses. So ignore those people. You are amazing and do not think any different!
It’s interesting how different people interpret things differently. I look at it as security and someone else sees it as fear mongering.
I love your channel! My mom always had a pantry (she was born during the Great Depression and lived through food rationing in WWIi.). I find no fear mongering here. I’ve always kept a bit of extra because of snow storms, etc. keep up the good work, and Merry Christmas!
You have never instilled fear in your videos! We live in a rural setting so I keep a very stocked pantry and extended pantry so that I dont have to run to the store all the time. If it snows, I dont panic and feel I have to run to the store. I'm already well stocked. Unexpected guests, no problem! Being stocked up provides a great sense of peace!
Every RUclips channel I watch is saying that hard times are right around the corner. We may be worried about what’s happening in the world, but those of us who have been preparing at least don’t have to worry about our food supplies. You can be scared or you can prepare yourself the best that you can. Food and water are the most essential things to have. Anything else is a bonus.
I started stocking up and learning to can in the fall of 2020 at 70 yrs old . My husband of 53 yrs passed away in Jan of 2021. I have been so very thankful for you and others, homestead heart, for encouraging me to be prepared. It has truly been a life saving skill. I now can and prep to share with my family and friends. Merry Christmas.
Love the channel and whoever made that comment is clearly NOT a regular viewer as you have never used fear as a tool to stock up. I'm a single woman who only cooks/shops for herself or sometimes a roommate but I find all the information helpful and useful. Keep up the amazing work Kimmy and thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Before following you - your RUclips channel, I wanted to at least keep a 6 months food storage but we were walking into the grocery store 3-4 times a week. Since following your suggestions we have a basic pantry, a 6 month and a long-term food storage. When COV** hit, I felt overwhelmed (we live on an island and everything must be shipped in. Shortage means it could be 2 -3 months before seeing something.) My husband had me sit down and figure out how long we could go without shopping. Several hours later, I realized we had at least 3 months worth of staples. We had much more food and planned menus than I could have imagined. Throughout COV** we continued to shop smart and study trends, when the news announced rice and flour shortages we were able to plan that into our budget and stock up before the price hikes and product shortages happened. I can see why people feel scared, or feel like you are scaring them into action, I've been there. But I am grateful for all the tips and tricks, that you have helped me prepare my home. Thank you!
It's smart to stock up, especially how you encourage us to shop the sales! Back in the old days many families had well stocked pantries. It's wise to be prepared.
As someone who has a storm stash I keep all year because we have had power outages for 2 and 3 days just because of thunderstorms dropping branches on power lines it's just smart to be stocked up.
It's better to be ready for what ever may happen than end up panic shopping just as somethings going down.
No fear just be prepared and be safe.
I’m elderly and I’ve never felt you were doing anything other than giving suggestions to help us save money and be prepared for whatever may come our way. I appreciate your wisdom as the prices have risen so much that your channel helps. 💗
I appreciate how you can stock your shelves on a budget in case of hard times..
I’m a senior and I love your informative videos about planning ahead!
I have a stock pile now not as big as yours. I shop sales n put a few ahead in my pantry! I live 35 minutes out from town so I always have multiple errands to take care of! Keep on keeping on in educating us how to be better prepared!
Thank you and God bless!
I find you have always been super balanced with stocking the pantry. You have taught us to go look for things on sale, to add a can here and there to get two bags of sugar not one
I have been following you for YEARS and have never felt it was fear-based shopping!! I’ve always thought it was shopping smarter and saving money!!! I thank you for your many videos about that!!!
Heck, when the covid shutdown hit, we all wished we had extra toilet paper etc. And if I do stock my kitchen out of fear (or common sense) it doesn’t matter to me if I appear over-prepared. I’m an older viewer and keep my pantry pretty full and I don’t need to run out for an ingredient at any point in time because if I don’t have something on hand, I’m substituting anyway. 🤷🏻♀️ No, I’m not fearful when someone is giving me excellent information the way you do!
You are absolutely correct.. you have never caused fear about food. I am a senior and on a fixed income and have a major pantry built over time. You shop the sales. I also pressure can veggies and meat bought in bulk.
I love how you show us how to be prepared year-round, how to save money for our families, and manage our homes. I never got “fear” from you. God bless you and your family! 🎄
I'm so glad that you don't allow people's comments to really affect you and change the way you do things I am thankful for your channel. You have taught me a lot on how to shop. And the importance of having a stockpile now I'm working up to getting at least 1 year of food for myself and for my daughter. I appreciate you so much.
Thank you so much!
Kimi you have never ever ever put fear in any of your videos about shopping nor have you ever pushed panic on your channel about stocking up on food. I have been following you for a very long time, ❤ we have a rotation pantry, we raised 8 kids in frugality and now we are Retired and empty nesters, and we still have a rotation pantry and 3 freezers ❤ God bless you, Merry Christmas ❤
I've watched you for a long time, and you have never instilled fear to your viewers! You have taught me so much over the years. We live in a rural environment and don't have a grocery store right around the corner. I LOVE having back stock of the items I use all the time! No matter what, bad weather, illness, unexpected guests, I'm always prepared to prepare a meal without having to go to the store! Thank you for everything you have taught me!❤
Since i had my own apartment at 17 in college ,i have always stocked up on food and everything else. I had like 3 jobs and brought a little more and only went to the store when i went to work. Sickness or an weather emergency can put you in a tight spot when you have no food in the house. This time of year is the time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baked goods, etc.
I have been watching you for a couple years, I have learned so much. I printed your free sheets from the website. Recently things were tight, no problem ate out of my pantry, laundry soap and TP in the pantry. Praise God basics covered!! I am sure after Christmas in January I will lean on it again!!
I grew up with grandparents, parents, extended family, neighbors and church leaders all having and encouraging food storage and self sufficiency. I have had my own storage for years and constantly work on it. I don't do it from fear, but rather because it's wise. Old timers used root cellars. The principle of setting aside during abundance is pretty old. I've gone through lots, as we all do from time to time, and been grateful to know I had what I needed in my basement. You are not spreading fear. You are sharing your way of life and I have been grateful for the things I've learned. Bless you and your family! ❤❤
The pantry stocking videos are my favorite! I've always stocked up, but your videos made the process more functional, even with home canning; if I make chili every 3 weeks I need at least 17 jars of tomatoes just for chili. I realized that I had only gone to the store once in the past 2 weeks and I'm a stop at the store everyday person, I had everything I needed here to just keep making meals. So much money saved.
Also, in western Canada there is a strike at the sugar factory, I'm reading that there is no sugar to found anywhere and it made the prices jump in Ontario. Having a little extra, bought on sale would have helped a lot if people
I heard that too! I cannot imagine not being able to buy such a basic item. It just shows that having even a small stockpile is a great idea. ❤
My mother and I are German. Mom was a teen during WWII and knows what it's like to be hungry and no food available, much less a grocery store to get it from during the war. We stock up our pantry for the month because my step-father was in the Army and only got paid once a month. We HAD to learn to stretch the groceries for a family of 5 and I still do that today. I follow a lot of your recommendations of what to buy each month from the sales. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and showing us how to keep our working pantry stocked!
This past February I had a heart attack requiring emergency quadruple bypass surgery. To say it was unexpected is putting it mildly. I have always been considered a very low risk for heart attack as I maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat a heart healthy diet. I was in the hospital for 10 days. Because I keep a well stocked pantry/freezer and shop using your ideas I was able to tell my husband what to make for his meals and where to find the needed items so I knew he could eat well both while I was in hospital and upon my recovery time at home. The pantry was such a blessing. You are correct in saying we never know what kind of event will require us to need a back up plan. For me, having a well stocked pantry is peace of mind for unexpected events. Knowing I have food is one less thing to think about in a crisis. By the way, I have made a full recovery. Thanks for your channel.
Sister, you don't have to justify to anyone but your family. You are an incredibly hard working Mom, and wife. Friends too. You are good and kindness.
I don't shop a lot, but I do enjoy your tips of what to watch for and to take advantage of the better prices. I started to adopt your thought of buy one for now and buy one for later on the items I use the most😊
A well stocked pantry is for convenience and prep for the unexpected. I love a full pantry! Nothing worse than using the last of something and have to stop what ur doing, go to the store.
I have never felt like you tried to anything other then teach people and share how you save money. I grew up in Alaska and my family lived where you only went to the store 2 to 3 times a year because it was 2 hours to the closest store. When I was married I did the same as I had to snowmobile in and out in the winter. I have almost always had a years supply of food. I am in my 60s now and to me it is just a way of life. When the health issues went down in 2019 I didn't have to worry at all. I even had food and TP to share with others. It was so nice to be able to share with neighbors and friends.i find you are a very positive person
I never fear because I have established a pantry. It has been with your help and advice from you and other channels that I watch. I always have something to make a meal but I didn't do it over night. It takes time but anyone can do it.
We have a stock pile of food just in case something happens. It never hurts to be prepared. I like your ideals of what to save up on. Thanks.
In Alaska we are isolated and affected by weather and whatever is going on in the lower 48. Having a well stocked pantry and freezer makes it so we AREN’T worried or stressed about when the next shipment of whatever is going to arrive. Plus grocery shopping constantly is a total drag especially if you work outside the home. Keep it up! 😊
Hello darling. I have watched you for over a year now and had have had the ability to support with food - two adult children and one grandchild outside the home as well as me and my youngest in my home - I even make dog food with what you have taught me. I am assuming someone saw a video of a loved one, and misunderstood what you are trying to teach. Keep it goin' girlfriend!!!! You are a great teacher!
I’ve been following you for a few years now. It’s unfortunate that someone would try to create such a narrative…..you’ve learned helpful skills and are willing to share what you’ve learned with this community. I was raised by my grandparents and always knew about the importance of stockpiling and being prepared…that’s not fear, that’s working a reasonable system that maintains you and your family through all times in life. Thank you for being a blessing❤
i have never felt fear watching your channel. I actually learned how to put together a pantry on a nearly nonexistent budget. I have my siblings and some church ladies watching you and learning. Never out of fear but in faith. Thank you so much for helping us learn to face challenges with patience and grace. God truly is good to us.
As a little girl my mother taught me the importance of a pantry and to have a freezer. We had a cold storage for a long time. Our home was 1 hour from a store, so we always stocked up. I loved the rotating all items when putting groceries away. Tonight I just used my instant pot to make refried beans to freeze for later use. Thank you Kimmie for all the useful tips.
We were just home bound for 5 days after the most recent snow storm. We have a wood stove so had no problem heating our home, but the road (we’re in the country) wasn’t opened until day five, and that was only one lane. I have approx 6 months of food on hand, so that wasn’t even a concern. Did run out of milk, but I have powdered milk that I could use for recipes. It’s not a “let’s panic” mentality, but things happen. Being prepared is just wise
We live in the country. It’s important for us to have a pantry not only for economic reasons, but also due to weather. There are times when we have been snowed/iced in and mudded in for days at a time. We had a severe ice storm several years ago that took out the power for two weeks. We have a propane stove and was able to cook minimal meals that required little clean up. Having a pantry kept us fed easily.
I am 75 and this has been a life style for me for years. I don’t think of it in a fear prospective, but being smart. My grand parents taught me to do this and because of what they taught me, I don’t use the grocery store very often. You are the second person who has said this today. Stocking a pantry doesn’t have to be hard or frightening. Thanks for the very good video❤️
Thanks for sharing part of your lives with others throughout our world via You Tube and Social Media. You are a beautiful family and very inspiring and entertaining! Thank you! I found You Tube and your wonderful channel quite a few years ago. It is like chatting with a great, precious friend. Thank you! What you share has helped me over come my anxiety. I love watching your channel when I might be feeling a little overwhelmed from having anxiety about different things, needing some mama time, doing household chores, cooking for our precious family of four and needing recipe and meal inspiration and or just wanting to relax a little. I look forward to seeing what our Heavenly Father has for your channel in 2024. Much love, prayers and God Bless for CHRISTmas and the New Year from our family to yours from Australia. xxx
I started years ago building a stockpile because I found two thing my young son did, a bunch of two liter bottles that he filled with water and a cooler that he had put cans of tuna and vegetables in. He was afraid of something happening. I started buying things that we use on sale, where i live we don’t get coupons. But fast forward to March 2020 and the global pandemic …I was not concerned at all. I am grateful for your channel because I learn something every time I watch, so thank you!
I have watched you for several years. You give good advice about keeping a stocked pantry. There have been times the past year when I didn't have it in me to go grocery shopping because I was dealing with mental illness - having a stocked pantry meant my family could be fed when I couldn't do it. Keep sharing your wisdom.
Fear is something I never think of when I watch your channel. I am more prepared after watching you. I shop the loss leaders and purchase a few extra of something each week. It is amazing how fast my pantry and freezer became full.
I'm a child of parents who grew up with depression era parents. We didnt have everything that my classmates had, but we had a roof over our heads, food on the table & clothes on our backs. Many of my families frugal ways were ingrained into me - so that now as my hubby & I live on a retirement income (2 for hubby & 1 for me) I still use the frugal ways to keep our budget in line, cook well for us & still enjoy life (some eating out, trips,...) Being frugal is not a disgraceful things, its being a good stewart of what we have.
I was raised by a Mother who shopped the sales. Then cooked what was in her supply. I have never understood anything else. Therefore, when Covid hit and a major illness unrelated to the pandemic occurred I did not have to worry about food in the house. Things in life will happen be as prepared as you can be without going over budget or over buying in certain areas. (I tend to over estimate need😳) something I am working on.
You are a help in so many ways!!!!
I love that you do this, and with a spirit of love. I hope those going through hard times or food I security benefit from your advice. 🙂
Even though I’ve been hearing about self-sufficiency and food storage for over 20 years, it’s nice to have reminders and get back on track. Thank you! 🥰
You inspire me to stock my shelves appropriately for use in hard times and to save money. There has never been any fear mongering here.
My 26 yr daughter and I literally found you today and have been watching everything almost all day no lie. My daughter has been teaching us similar to you with pantry organizing freezer meals and planning not once did we feel fear or you imposing anything thru your advice! Keep it coming keep your faith and head up! You are truly talented.
That is awesome! Thank you so much. I’m excited you found us!
You have taught me to be more prepared, get things on sales, and look ony for what I need and use for my family. I have flour,sugar,rice,beans, meat,spices,and sauce tomato, pasta, and spices. So this is my basic. Buy no means, have you ever said, "Fill your pantry now.Go broke by doing so. I love how teach maybe grear for the young families just starting out. Thank you for sharing words of wisdom with us 🙏 ❤️ 😊
The only time I have had fear with my food storage was before the shutdowns. I had just finished a pantry challenge and had to go out of town. When we returned home I had less than a week to get my personal par levels in our pantry back to normal. As I was shopping and seeing the store stock disappear I was frustrated with myself for picking the wrong dang time for a pantry challenge. Your channel has taught me how to better use and keep track of my stock so that a radical pantry challenge to make sure stuff gets used is no longer needed. Thank you!
I always buy a few more of nonperishable goods when it’s on sale so I can stockpile it and I buy seasonal and freeze. Coming from a large family if 15, my mother always fed us well because her pantry is well stocked no matter what happens . She knows how to shop and plan her budget. My bf comes from a family of just 2 and his mom doesn’t cook and don’t have a pantry. We have issues because he doesn’t understand why my pantry is full ( taking too much space !) but he finally gets it when I can always whip up a healthy delicious meals when there were nothing in the stores .
I am so grateful for your videos. Since we moved over to Bear Lake area it is a minimum of 25 minutes to get to the closest store. It isn’t even a large store with fully stocked shelves. It is an hour to Cache Valley to shop. Sometimes the weather is not good enough for us to go through the canyon. I am grateful for fully stocked shelves and never once did you imply a fear factor in your videos. You just encourage smart shopping. ❤️
People really need to get in on these holiday sales. If you can get cheap turkeys, do so. Folks some times forget that turkey can be used in place of chicken in many many recipes. You can also make a ton of turkey broth to can or freeze. This is such a great time to stock up!!
My area had turkey for $0.29-$0.37lb. When else will you get meat for such a low price? No where near me.
Never ever felt fear from your videos. You’re teaching us to be better prepared as caregivers to our families and community. Don’t take their ignorance to heart. ❤
I’ve never felt like you projected fear in creating a pantry. I’ve found your tips and info very helpful. It’s so important to have at least a little backstock. A couple years ago here in Iowa we had a derecho (land hurricane). It shut down everything. You need to be prepared for at least a few days of unexpected waves. Weather… job loss… etc
Been following you for a long time. I was a grocery store shopper every day or so. I now have created over time a pantry I am thankful and proud of. I shop the sales, stock up as I can. Thank you for your knowledge and suggestions. I now bake all our bread products. It is such an amazing feeling to shop knowing what I have at home and do not need to buy anymore.
I learned to stock up slowly and not panic buy during the 2020 lockdown. I took your advice to inventory what I already had on my shelves and to buy one for now and 2 for later. Didn't take long to get a nice working panty. It's almost four years later and now I only need to shop once a month and only replace what I have used in the previous month, sometimes one or two extra if on sale. Thank you for being a big help to me.
That’s great! 👏
I also learned to shop smaller stores during the lockdown. I found bleach and other good cleaners at the DT and DG lol😅
Honestly, I am absolute rubbish at shopping in season and shopping sales. Our groceries have gone up on average $50-$80 per shop. (2x a month usually) I keep 1-2 extras of certain things, but we just don't have the best storage solution to hold things. Super small freezer, we want to get a chest but need to get out outlet fixed. Our basement does have shelves but we forget what we have stocked down there all of the time. I have always been terrible at organization. I wish I felt more prepared, this week my husband got sick and I was just not ready to take that on. I hurried to get stuff together to make soup, but I definitely don't feel my kitchen/pantry/storage is set up to function well for me. I love seeing in depth how you handle these issues, I admire it a lot!
Maybe try making a list of what is in the basement and post it inside your main cabinet or pantry area upstairs ❤ or you may be like me and forget to look at the list 😂
@@dianasimplifies I absolutely need to do this. I have the worst memory!! I'll give this a try for sure. :)
@@terrylewis_ lol so do I 😆
Thank you for sharing such useful information. Helping us to be prepared is not spreading fear. I would be more fearful of not being prepared. I'm 60 and unfortunately have gone through several bouts of illnesses that had me homebound for a few months at a time. I have a pantry and it may not always be what I have a taste for but I certainly won't starve. The people saying you're spreading fear will be the very ones who become afraid if something happens and they're not prepared. Keep up the great work.
I agree that the person who commented negatively saying you were causing fear and panic needs to take a look at their own fears and food insecurities. Planning and thinking ahead, for me, calms my fears or worries about unforeseen issues. I feel better that if a job loss, illness, or shortage arise, I may be better able to feed my family. its just a matter of what your priorities are.
Can’t wait to hear more of the story in the video! Thank you for sharing. I’ve learned so much from you. For me a back stock saves time and money!!
Your voice is as a loving friend, sharing your tips and daily strategies for overcoming the inflation THEY are trying desperately to hide. When I'm tired, your clips lift me. I'm a one-income homeschooling mom, living fairly rural - with chickens. No access here to cheap grocery stores, or worth the 45 minute drive to BJ's. Thanks for all you do - you mean alot to some of us!
Like you said, have a back up plan. When I was unable to go to the store and my kids were working, all I had to do was go to my pantry or freezer, and I was on a walker and get what I needed. They didn’t have to worry about my meals. I’m retired CNA.
Honestly I don't have stockpile at all. I have only been meal planning for less than year. It is just my husband and I. Our son is an adult and lives on his own. But I count him and my granddaughter into my meal plan. Just in case they want some otherwise I freeze it. So I appreciate the tips in creating stockpile
Not about fear. About saving money, purchasing on the sale. I do the same thing on a smaller scale. If I want to make a recipe, I usually have all the ingredients already in my pantry. It is about not having to run out because you don't have that "one" item. You do a great job! Keep up the good work.
I have never felt that you instilled fear into anyone. Emergency preparedness is such a good idea and I appreciate how you try to encourage people to just be prepared should there ever be an emergency. I can remember in my own life when my husband was out of work for about four months. It was then that we started thinking about our enormous debt. We never went without and all our bills were met - only by God's grace! We are now debt free and are putting back for that time when it might be needed most. I'm even learning to can in the event of losing electricity. I rely on my freezer and and second fridge for a lot of stuff! I wanted to do a garden, but I admit that at 65, I wasn't sure I would be able to keep up with it and it was really hot here in Texas this year. I do wish our stores had the sales/bulk sales that yours do. So, I'm trying to do what I can. I look forward to your next video - I think "raw" is not a bad thing if one takes it with the right attitude. So bring it on! Thanks for all your videos. I love the information you share and advice, and your recipes, cooking days, etc. I appreciate you!
My husband and I are both retired. He is in poor health and therefore I can only leave the house for a certain amount of time. I study the ads that come in the mail, make my list and buy what I can. I started stocking our pantry during covid and was glad I had some back up when we were shut down for a couple of months. I now make sure I have plenty of food now especially with winter coming and you never know when we might be faced with a storm and be confined to the house because the street hasn't been plowed. I am hoping to start doing some freezer meals and hope you can share some easy recipes for those of us with only two in the family. Thanks for all the tips.
Good video, praying 4 u all. Being a senior on low finances, having a mini pantry has help me when i have downtime
with my health & cant cook, your doing what GOD has created U 2 do. Dont let joykillers stop u girl.🙏👍
If you head to the Salt Lake area, WINCO is a wonderful place to get well priced groceries. They beat Walmart on a regular basis.
We are only a family of 4. But I bulk shop and try to shop smart because my income is low. Every dollar I save is a dollar I can use for something fun for my kids. My mom always had food storage and I grew up learning her ways. We are lucky enough to fill our freezers with deer meat every year too. Knowing that my family has food for 4-6 months makes me feel better.
I suppose because I'm in SE Idaho, having a home store is just our thing. It's not fear. Its having supplies and knowledge to use it, and ability to throw bags together for someone who needs to.
Stocking up is wisdom. I've been doing it over the past 3 years, my parents long before me. What your doing is wise, especially in the times we are in. Also you never know if there is a personal emergency, extra expenses, etc. You have it there, and don't have to blow money on food.
I myself have never felt like you were scaring us into stockpiling. It is actually something I have done for many years and let me tell you it paid off to have that back up my husband was in a very bad car accident this past year and didn’t work for months and it was a lifesaver so God bless you and just be yourself and I hope you have a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year
This is my first time viewing your videos. I am 75 and I felt absolutely no fear. What the heck? I found this very informative and helpful. Just ignore the negative Nellie's. We are currently having a bad ice storm and are unable to drive on the roads. Extra food on hand is a necessity. I too like to compare prices & get the best deals. I subscribed! ❤ 😊
Thank you!
You’ve always been a food hoarder. That’s one thing I noticed when I started following you over a year ago. I like your freezer meals. Your frozen pizza “bags” of contents are all my teens favorite things to find in our freezer. Keep doing what you’re doing. People panic all the time. Over everything. So you’re not the “Cause’. That’s just silly. 💋