I signed up but wasn’t expecting $59 membership fee to immediately come out. I don’t like companies that require payment before I can look at items offered. I need to see what u have to offer before you charge me $59
I’m watching at 6,500 views with 1,500+ likes. Most videos are lucky to get 10% likes you have over 20%. Says a lot about your content and you as a person.
YES! You can do this folks. Here's my example, this week I found canned vegetables for .49,limit was six,did the deal twice and got 12 cans of food for $6.00. Shop the sales and you emergency food pantry will grow.
Brooke, you are so right. I have always had a food storage, my family used to tease me, however when a friend was going through a hard time, it was easy to put together boxes of freezer and shelf stable food to help her family out until they could get on their feet again. When 2020 hit, there was no scrambling as we had well stocked shelves to help our family in their homes. It never hurts to have a little extra, we consistently help 3 other homes, and we are fortunate that we are able to.
That means so much when you create a care package 📦 for ppl struggling or life’s unexpected curve balls. I never for the care pkg from my bestie when I was sick and a giant box of groceries from a neighbor who was moving out! I was moving into my first apartment on a very limited income from my 9-5 job, no room for big emergencies, and I will always cherish that someone cared and thought of me. 🫶🏻🎁🥫🥗🍝🥗🌮🥘🥙🍗🧀🥖🧈🍅🫑🌽💛
I wanted a BLT so bad but bacon is so expensive so ,some lettuce a tomato Mayo was in my pantry two tablespoons on real bacon bit. Just remember to put the bacon bits right on the mayo so they don't fall off. This will make about 4 sandwiches from a 1. 57 bag a real bacon bits
You can in fact teach an old dog new tricks, I am 74 and have learned so much from you. I look so forward to your posts, and seeing your family. Makes many of my days so much better❤❤❤❤❤.
👍🏼Hit that LIKE for our bestie👍🏼 I have been here since the beginning and started the $5 pantry. My cupboards are full and I have a whole full size wall closet built out filled thanks to Brooke. I buy what we use and rotate. We try to have salads everyday so this week I bought croutons 7 for $7 and they will get used. Be blessed, my Southerland Squad! xoxo
This is such an important video! Having a stocked pantry and emergency fund made all the difference, when my husband's work was slow for a few months. We cut our grocery budget and reduces our non essentials. Other times we had gone through that without an emergency fund and stocked pantry, we were completely stressed, behind on bills and it was hard on our marriage. If you have a variable income, it is essential to pay down debt, start saving for an emergency fund, and stock up your pantry. It's horrible when you get caught unprepared. Thanks Brook for teaching on this topic, so people don't have to learn the hard way like we did. You're amazing!❤
I grew up in a home with a pantry and I’ve always had one on my own. It absolutely saved us when people went nuts in the pandemic and we were able to help loved ones.
If I can suggest one thing: Make sure you stock up on COMPLETE meals. Having 20 cans of beans is good but if all you eat is beans and corn and peas you will start to lose weight and feel bad after a week. I have, for example, a can of 8 tamales, can of refried beans and can of corn for myself and 2 kids. That's adequate protein, carbs, veggies and enough calories for one good meal a day. The rest can be cereal bars, can of fruit or anything else. Just make sure you have one very good balanced meal a day or you are going to get weak and sick if it goes on a while.
@@coolbeans-plantbased707 I'm right outside New Orleans. I'm also preparing for what looks like a bad season this year. I admit to being a full blown prepper as far as food is concerned. I prep for not having extra water or ability to cook/warm. Canned meat or caned beans for protein, canned potatoes, fruit or veggie is a full meal. Green peas and lima beans are equal to meat for protein. An adult need a can a day to fulfill minimum protein requirements. Flavored oatmeal can sit in a bit of water and be good in an few hours. Stovetop stuffing can be eaten crunchy or reconstituted cold with the juice from any canned veggie. Reduce salt by getting low sodium or no sodium veggies. The basic rule I follow is: One meal a day much have protein (canned meat, peas, beans) something carb heavy (canned white or sweet potatoes, any bean) and veggie of choice. Another meal must have canned fruit and a carb. That carb depends on your circumstance. If you have baking mix and the ability to cook all you need is water and you have biscuits. Powdered milk and electrolytes. If you have to drink the juice out of canned veggies or cook with it. Boil in bag rice cooked in veggie juice is not half bad! And there are many types of flavored instant potatoes. Add any liquid and it will reconstitute.
On really tight weeks, i use 3 pkg, ramen noodles, i small can chicken, and 1 can / bag frozen, mixed veges. Makes a nice pot of soup, that lasts a couple days. Less then$3.50
One of my favorite things to do with the helper meals is using one pound of meat for two boxes. Stretches the meal and you really don't miss the meat. ❤❤ These are great tips!
I live in Canada. I do $10 a week because our prices can be twice the price of American prices. This week I got 2 tins of canned salmon ($4.97 each). Last week I got 2 packs of mashed potatoes ($1.99 each) and two cans of vegetables ($1.25 each) and a can of pears ($2.97). I focus on shelf stable foods on sale for this challenge. Before the week is out, I’m going to buy a 5 lb bag of flour for ($4.97), dipping into next week’s budget because flour is on sale. We can do this!
Hi! I just wanted to say that I stumbled across your wonderful channel! What a great service you provide. I’m a 70 year old woman who has raised 6 kids. If I only I had your menus! They would have loved your ideas! I appreciate your ideas and advice. Your family is adorable. Please, please don’t let the haters get to you! They are missing something in their life! You just keep babbling Brooke! ❤😊
Yes this is essential. We had a tornado Memorial Day weekend end. Lost the deep freezer and fridge contents. Once power was restored after 10 days I was able to restock the fridges condiments and pickled items from my pantry. We went through a lot of shelf stable items like canned fruit tuna etc during the outage. So now we are slowly building that pantry back up.
I have a large supply of paper towels and toilet tissue bit when I find it an incredibly low price I stock up as I do with other neccessities. It isnt hoarding but it is being prepared. Prices are not going sown anytime soon.
One thing that was a turning point for me was learning food preservation skills as a form of food storage. For example, this week, fresh blackberries were on sale in my area, so I bought a bunch and made jam. Got 6 pints for $5.00, and now I don't have to buy store bought jam! I also dehydrate the veggies before they get too old in the fridge. Package them in a canning jar or zip bag to preserve longer, and it didn't cost me anything over my regular budget.
My local Rouses has 1 lb bags of rice, canned vegetables, brown gravy packets, and boxed Mac and cheese on sale 3/.99 this week until Wednesday! If you have a Rouses near you, I’d check the ad! Such a great deal for an Emergency Food Storage Haul! 🤩
You have been inspiring me to do a $5 stock up! I have a list of items I want to stock up on, and every week I buy something off of my “stock up” list. It’s amazing how quickly my pantry is being filled, and it doesn’t feel like I’m spending any extra money by allowing $5 a week.
If you go to dollar general on Saturday then use your $5 coupon when you spend $25 the extra $5 is free pantry stuff also use your shopping add and what’s on sale😉
You are so adorable...your personality, your appearance, your heart and soul. I can see you getting up to a million subscribers easily. I've referred friends and family to your channel . We need more REAL people on RU-vid like you!
We live in a small town in the middle of no where but we’re lucky to have a grocery store, gas station and bank. However, we always keep everything stocked, gas in the tank and a bit of cash on hand because it’s quite common to lose power or internet or a gas shortage. We get hurricanes every year and blizzards in the winter. But I love being close to the ocean again
I started mine anew when I moved last June. I used my then pantry to eat on as I looked for a new wheelchair accessible apt & pack up. It made life easier for me since I didnt have to worry about grocery shopping in the 60 days I had (needed to be out by May 31). So mine came in the clutch for my unexpected move (non-renewal of lease), and helped me out immensely. YES do this. You never know when you'll need it. My Bi-Weekly $10: 4 Knorr Pasta & Rice sides, 2 large cans of Chicken Chunks, and 3 cans mixed veggies. Remember - First In is the First Out (FIFO).
I needed this comment/suggestion. I was let go (it’s a blessing in a way) from my job Fri. My landlord/housemate is selling the house and she’s finding us a place but until then I’m going to do pantry meals as much as I can to not only clear out but save $$$. Thx! I hope you love your new surroundings!
@@stephaniepapaleo9001- You're Welcome, I really hope it helps you like it did me. For those 60 days I used up things in my freezer & cupboard, and it was enough to get me by until I learned my new grocery stores. It made it easier to not have to pack up & move with me, but it also made sure everything was rotated & used up when I did get here. As for my new surroundings, well honestly they aren't ideal but at least I can maneuver my wheelchair around. I'm still looking for an apt that's within my SSI budget & wheelchair accessible, but now I have a year to look for it & have a roof over my head in the mean time. Good Luck on this new chapter as well & thanks for asking as well. 😃
Isn’t it wonderful to watch her grow so fast! I’ve been here since she was at around 12k. But I’ve really enjoyed her friendly sweet personality and the ability she has to share and still be herself
Don’t forget that you need potable water during an emergency! Even if your tap works, the water might be contaminated (flooding etc.) Storing extra water in your car, workplace, and home is a wise idea. Federal guidelines recommend storing three days’ worth for each individual. Also remember that you can find water in your water heater and toilet tank. Thanks, Brooke, for keeping us on top,of things! Water purifying tablets or other systems aren’t a bad idea either. You may have to be on the go in an emergency. 💧💧💧💧💧💧💦
Thanks, Brooke. With power outages, storms, different products being unavailable, loss of jobs, etc., people need to do this and yes … it adds up quickly. Blessings to all
I had a situation recently and used a bunch of stuff from my pantry. I had quite a lot accumulated but I'm going to start doing this. If I don't see anything on sale that I will use I'll just make a pantry money stash and when there's a good deal I'll have it to spend
I grew up with a military background my dad always made sure we had a emergency food storage I live in Colorado and the last few years we been having extreme fires so I make sure to always have something on hand. Bless you for making these videos ❤
Brooke, can you set aside some shelving to show us how your stockpile grows for a short period of time? Maybe two or three months before you put it into rotation so that we can physically see how much it grows? It’s one of my favorite things that you do on this channel.
Powdered milk . Oatmeal pkgs. Rice. Lentils . Beans . Cream soups . Pastas. Seasoning pkgs . Small cans of ham. Spam . Tuna. Chicken . Biscuit mix . Some of the things I've got . I've also got 3 cases of water . And 10 gallons for toilet to flush
I stock up at least $10-$20 extra each week as in Florida, you always prepare for hurricanes & the aftermath. Keeping up with current world events, it would be wise to stock up a little extra of all your basics ( food, medicine, toiletries etc) in case things go sideways for awhile. Almost everyone can stock up with $5 if they get basic foods like rice & seasoning, canned goods can be stored under beds & in closet if creative enough.
@@coolbeans-plantbased707I stock items i can combine to make meals without using extra water. Cans of vegetables have water that can be mixed with instant potatoes, rice & small pasta. ( minimal heat up& cover to soak/cook) i have packages of already cooked flavors of rice to add pouches of chicken, tuna, salmon, refried beans etc to. Poptop cans of soups & chili..crackers, peanut butter, cheese in can, tortilla wraps ( last 3 months unopened) & easier to pack than bread. After no power forca month after hurricane Michael..i keep a month of supplies on hand.
Alot of people can't afford to order from Thrive. I love watching your videos cause you show how to survive on Dollar Tree items, and a certain budget.
Just saying…that “freezer friendly” may not be a good choice for an Emergency food storage haul. As just last month, I did without 16 hours of electricity and had to discard most of my freezer foods. Canned goods are the best choice here, shelf stable pastas, crackers, water, etc. but no frozen foods in my opinion. Barbara
Phoenix AZ- Safeway & Albertson have a bunch of different items on sale for $.50 each. Limit 20 I went to both stores so I got 40. I got Bushs beans, diced tomatoes, DelMonte veggies, Starkist tuna, 1lb boxes of pastas, Rice & pasta roni. I spent my $20 for the month of June and got alot. Felt good to walk out of the grocery store with so many bags for $20!!
@@deehicks4433 there's a way to sign up for a lower membership fee - I remember googling it but didn't have the $ at the time and back then they didn't take EBT.
@@deehicks4433 Don't they give away memberships for people in need? Or have they stopped doing that? I think I remember that (it being a thing) being said in a lot of videos.
@@deehicks4433 I believe that they also give away a membership for everyone that's paid. I don't know how they qualify people for this, but it would be worth checking.
Yes!!! We started this a year ago when we found you and already we have had a couple instances like fixing the car like you mentioned. My husband had a dislocated back, hip and both knees and couldn’t work. We lived on the pantry for about a week and a half. Plus we have been losing power this summer so I have dipped into ours that’s not having to be cooked!!!!! I do have our camp drive I could use but when it’s 100 and cooking outside in the sun coming is not something I can do lol so I have given up other things to be able to do this but I’m so grateful to have had it. It’s a mid shift that I don’t NEED some things it’s more of a want not a necessity. I’ve even gotten my 5 year old daughter learning to be more frugal and how to budget better.
I always try to have my extra pantry items like canned products, pasta, rice, beans, spices, sugar, salt, flour, oil, etc. Same for cleaning supplies and toiletteries. My dad used to do this too. He bought in bullk. I do it in a smaller scale, but I have things to eat and use at hand.
So so Important to try and get a pantry going. 2020 Showed us it could happen anytime!!! Take a couple bucks. Snap dollars or whatever and add a couple extra things to your pantry each shopping time. It will add up quick. Much love
I'm in Glasgow, Scotland and we don't generally have hurricanes etc but I do like to keep a well stocked pantry. I've found in the past that due to ill health, I haven't been able to shop, so I keep a 2 - 3 month freezer stock and at least a 3 month shelf stable pantry including long life milk and part baked bread. I'm ready for whenever I need shopping but can't do any. Great ideas Brooke, thanks for sharing xxx
@donnalynn6348 : Wal.mart sells box shelf stable milk Parmalat brand. DOLLAR TREE used to sell Gossner brand box milk but they have changed to another brand name it's on one of the food eisles at dollar tree. Once opened box milk requires refrigeration. Gossner milk will last un opened on the shelf long after sell by date if stored in a cool dry dark place. Hope that helps. Nido Fordificado powdered milk is good. It is either 8n the powdered milk section or in the baby or Hispanic section at most stores. Nido powdered milk is what a lot of Latinos use for their babies but works for.everyone too. Mormon stores also sell powdered milk and is really good if very cold.
Use your stock up pantry money to buy at the lowest price possible. Eventually most everything you buy will be at the lowest price. This week Ham steaks are $0.99lb in one lb packages. Flat, easy to freeze and one ham steak feeds 4 since 4oz is the recommended amount per serving for protein. Last week chicken thighs were $0.99lb so I stocked up on them to last 2 months until the $0.59lb sale comes around. My goal is $1lb for dinner for meat, carb $1 a dinner and veggies $1.50lb making a dinner for 4 people about $3.50.
You can also store totes behind your sofa. Is there some where you can put an extra shelf? Under or in an end table. Life can throw any of us a curve ball at anytime, a small (or large) stock of shelf stable food gives some extra security.
Yes!! I bought one last year and love it! I live by myself and buy the large packs of meat, when on sale, and break them down to smaller packs. Half pound packs of stew meat and ground beef (except for meatloaf) because you don't need alot of meat to make things taste good! 😉
Great ideas. I do this. We are out of state at our sons house. I have been running ideas through my head for when we get home. I need to get busy on my freezer. Need to use up things. DIL has a large garden and is giving me some fresh veggies when I get home.
My family has always made fun of me that I have like a years worth of shampoo, toilet paper and stuff like that. I was happy to have it in 2020. I can eat probably 3 months on stuff in my house. I think it's a thing our great grand parents taught us. They had a whole room dedicated to food. Both my big momma and big daddy said they went hunger in the 1920s and 30s they would never do that again. They canned everything out of the large garden. They ate deer and squirrel we killed. They raised hogs and cows. I miss them alot.
Just fyi... if you have the pleasure of having a Latin store near you, typically the bags of beans are HUGE and affordable since latinos cook with beans a lot. Lots of beans!! And Goya sells a big 3lb bag of rice for not a bad cost either. Canilla rice is great. And our store sells powder aquafrescas. I think the brand is Klass. It is so yummy. Better than Kool aid. I would stock up on that too! Cause here where I live when hurricanes strike we could lose water and this would be great with those big gallon jugs. You could fill gallons of water with aguafrescas
My winco has had there brand M&C for $.48 ,been buying 4-5 every week, also had a random sale last to weeks on tomato sauce $.25 for I think 8oz cans, but I bought up a bunch because I can use a couple for spaghetti add my own herbs.
Love this idea so much i was just telling hubby about it an even he thought so. We dont get deals like you do on food in the uk but i always look at clearance items to see what i can pick up.
Yes remember the droughts too when the barges couldn't get thru some rivers too. Theirs bad flooding too going on. I love my pantry and freezers I have given away alot of food too.
You are a fantastic human. Love you and what you stand for. We are taking a trip north to friends of ours. I will be taking food to them because he got laid off and his son split with his wife and moved in with a 1 and 4 year old that came with him. What an emergency that is😊❤😊❤
I need to do this really badly, but theres always some other emergency that pops up, like GAS, pet vet, always something to take the money alotted for something else, Love your ideas and watch you all the time....🥰
Try looking for free pantries in your area. Don’t be embarrassed to use them when things are tough. Even buying one extra can or two when you can afford it will add up over time.
I hit up a good sale at rouses yesterday. About $145 worth of meat sale 88¢/ lb and cans 3 for a dollar and sausage for 1.88 and whatever else was on sale. It may have been a little over budget for this month but I know I got a good deal and it will probably mean the next month or 2 I don't buy much which is great bc I have to replace my car windshield. I am not great at the $5 system. I want to get there but I have been looking at sales more and trying to get what I will use from sales.
Brooke. I would love for you to set everything you buy in this segment and show your pantry growing, Kinda like build a new pantry with the newbie’s so they can see really how quickly it builds
I always get pantry goods on sale. I like being able to share with family and friends if they need it.Some people say I am a hoarder but I'm not. I don't drive, so I like having a variety of things so I don't have to have the same old thing all the time or worry about grocery shopping much. I eat more meat now than I used to (and also losing weight and trying to lose more) but I have used tuna, canned chicken or soup instead of hamburger or regular chicken in the Hamburger/Tuna/Chicken Helpers.
Great video. My Grandparents always kept a years supply of food in the cellar. I might not have that much, but I try. I can't understand people that don't have any stored food at all, or even a bandaid in case of emergency.
I started doing this when you did it back a year ago I believe! It's THE BEST decision I've made in a long time. I've been doing this for little over a year and wow I've really built my pantry up❤
Great deals. My kids love hamber helper. I'd add 1 large handful of pasta to make it enough to feed 5 middle schoolers, or a family with a side veggie added. Grandkids get homemade.
Yes and as a single woman employed it is almost impossible to get help. If you do it takes weeks. The offices don't have Mich staffing...resources are limited and application processes are convuluted
Brooke! I love you girl and your family. You are just so real and down to earth! I love watching you! Can you please, please go into more detail and give advice on the working pantry?? What works for you? What doesn't? How to get started. Please teach me! Thank you, girl, and God bless!
