How to Stock Your Prepper Pantry for $5 a Week 

Hi Sweet Friends,Today, I am continuing a THREE-PART SERIES that you won't want to miss! Part 1 covered What is a Prepper Pantry which you can watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HfT36M7PjeM.html Part 2 covered How to Stock a Prepper Pantry with Real Food which you can watch here: marysnest.com/how-to-stock-your-prepper-pantry-with-real-food/ And now in Part 3 I’m covering How to Stock Your Prepper Pantry for $5 a Week. I have received so may emails from folks who were caught totally off-guard when this pandemic quarantine hit. They were in the process of transitioning from a processed foods kitchen to a traditional foods kitchen but never thought of creating a plan for stocking their “extended pantry”. (The 4th “corner” of the Four Corners Pantry where we keep our back-up food supply.) They shared with me that they NEVER want to be in that position again where they have so little food on hand! So, in response to those emails - and to help all of you who may have been in the same boat - but now want to implement a plan to create a “Prepper Pantry”, I have put together this Three Part Series starting today and running through Sunday. If you subscribe to my RU-vid channel but have not clicked the notification bell, be sure to do so, if you want to be notified when each of these videos is released. I really hope this series helps those of you who are knew to “Prepping” and extended pantry and hopefully I share a few helpful tips and ideas even for us more experienced preppers! ➡️Be sure to head over to my RU-vid channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: RU-vid.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36 PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST (Printable): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--N8Vy2aL7CQ.html Perfect for adding to your Kitchen Journal. ➡️SUBSCRIBE: RU-vid.com/MarysNest ➡️TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 7:50 How to Create a Prepper Pantry Grocery List 13:26 Example Products and Prices to Stock a Prepper Pantry for $5 a Week ➡️RELATED VIDEOS: • 10 Best FOREVER Foods: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ld5D44-1R9o.html Easy Pantry Meals Using Pantry Staples or Food Storage: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U0v39SvD5v7P2O5fU_cmj0N How to Stock the Traditional Foods Kitchen Pantry: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc • How to Soak and Sprout Grains: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ljlZ8ThQOZg.html How to Make Fermented Condiments: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L How to Make Homemade Bouillon: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U3msGZzFDH0HNSbzDoooPVc How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U387AVvMfGAPb00wuDBg6VC The Complete Sourdough Starter Guide: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof • Super Soft No Knead Sandwich Bread: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NvnQemlD_5c.html • Homemade Cream Cheese: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oIVRzfYPEW0.html Water Bath Canning Basics: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U Mastering the Basics of Traditional "Nutrient Dense" Foods Cooking: ru-vid.com/group/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ➡️RELATED CHANNELS: And be sure to check out these other channels for great ideas regarding prepping, prepper pantries, homesteading and more: • Jackie at Little Country Cabin: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UN5Ce8_fBSk.html • Eassyons Family Garden: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dIQplLXutns.html • Heidi at Rain Country Homestead: ru-vid.com/show-UC6LntleHjrsHuh4QJmiVjNw • Parisienne Farmgirl: ru-vid.com/show-UC4P9zhII6woD8WriaQwk6bw • Denise at This and That with Denise: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AIzLl9vc9vs.html ➡️FOR PRINTABLE RECIPES: When watching any of my cooking videos, don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “RECIPE”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the RECIPE on my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies the cooking video. Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. For those videos where there is no recipe, look for the words “BLOG POST” and you can head over to my website where I share more information than in the video. And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): ru-vid.comjoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON’T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

I like how you're so calm about building an extended pantry. Most preppers just fear monger and panic about shortages and its too much to take in at once lol

Thumbs up is the only option. There should be hearts, faces, high fives, multiple choices to say how much I love these videos!

Mary, I love your teaching style. You talk to us...not at us. Your kindness and compassion comes through!

You're in my prayers because I can't even imagine how much energy, research, prep work, etc. goes into the production of your channel. I pray that you receive 100 fold back, for what you're doing to help all of us across the Globe during a time such as this. Prayers for God's Angels of Protection to be with you and your family always, and may you be filled with strength and stamina for this beautiful mission, and may God keep you healthy, strong, and safe!

Many years ago we had a blizzard and bitterly cold weather for an extended time. The ponds froze all the way to the bottom and we had to take the cows a half mile and back every day. And after we got to the spring the ice was still 6" thick to be cut. My hubby was working 12 hour shifts, gone from before daylight til after dark. That left me to do all the everyday manual labor stuff. I was used to hard work, but didn't take into account this was going to take such a toll on my body. A few days into the hard stuff I started feeling faint. My mother-in-law; a survivor of many such rough stretches; knew immediately what it was. She said Linda you need to eat. I said I am eating. She insisted not enough for something like this. I eventually figured out I was burning 5,000+ calories a day! I for sure wasn't eating enough to keep from loosing weight. If people are storing up for rough times, they need to consider things might not be a 9 to 5 in some emergency situations. You might be having to walk to a neighbor's well or chopping stovewood, things you normally don't have to do. Small packaged, high calorie, nutritious snacks to fill in the gaps might be a good idea.

Guess what's worse on the budget than going shopping hungry? Going shopping after two days' binge-watching prepper videos!!! I went shopping for a handful of items - hungry and with prepper videos swirling around my brain and came home $220 poorer!! Then again, my shelves look really good.

Biggest surprise was the prices. So cheap. Compared to norwegian prices yours seems to be minimum half up to a fifth (maybe ever cheaper) of our prices. Also, you have so many huge packages. I've never seen bags of flour that big... our largest are 2 kg (2.4 pounds). Another thing... we don't have coupons. However, we have 3 for the price of 2. FUN FACT: We have a groceries chain named Kiwi; for years they welcomed people to look for wares that expire that day or the following day. If you found something you got it for free (this offer har been discontinued). The last few years there has been a lot of talk and information about expiration and best before dates, opened vs. unopened packages, and encouraged to not throw out still edible food/drink. Thank you so, so much for this series. I've learned so much. Again, greetings from Norway, Tonje.

I do enjoy your channel. When I was a child in the early 50s I remember my mum telling me about her “war cupboard” she showed me what lentils were for in case you couldn’t get regular protein. I have kept up the tradition to today, our kids used to laugh about it, then with covid they stopped laughing and now they all do it. Thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane xx

The first item in my extended pantry was water. I have a two week supply. Two years ago, my cities water supply was contaminated with a neurotoxin due to an algae bloom in the water source. We could not drink/ cook with the tap water for three months. Water was scarce for the first two weeks of the emergency. I have a gallon per person per day and half a gallon per day for my dog.

Just a note on a use for coconut oil and baking soda: I mix one part soda with two parts coconut oil in my bullet, and use it as a facial cleanser. When you rinse it off with warm water, and pat your face dry, you don’t nee to use a moisturizer.

I shared this with my young adult children. Growing up on a farm, they have gotten use to me always having food stocked up esp in the winter because we are often stranded for a few days to a week. My husband was a “city” kid so was use to doing daily shopping and often called me a hoarder until the first year of marriage we were stranded on the farm for a whole week. He now assists in my “prepping” every fall for the upcoming winter.

And don’t forget your pets. If it’s a prepper or disaster pantry you got to remember shelf stable pet foods and water for them.

It is so kind of you to spend your time and energy to do this video ! So many people don’t know how to cook, shop or plan a meal let alone prepping for hard times. Although I am older and have lived through tough times while feeding my kids (so most of this info is second nature), I think this detailed information could be life saving for some and would certainly give people a starting point and understanding ! I hope people who are unprepared will take the time to learn from you !!!! Blessings

I recommend going to an ethnic store and buy your rice. Most Asian markets sell jasmine rice in 25 or 50 pound sacks for about 75 cents per pound. You can do the same with basmati rice by going to an Indian grocery store. You can also buy a large variety of beans peas and lentils in bulk there as well as a wide selection of spices.

I feed my cat some of the same food that I eat. I buy liverwurst, they receive liverwurst. I have soup, they have a few drops of broth. I'm making vegetable soup, and they're going to have some broth and a few vegetables, carrots, potatoes, etc. God bless you and your family.

Love the tips! Plus your voice is so soothing and relaxes me. Thank you Mary ❤ From SE Texas ❗❗❗

I survived the great "TP FIASCO OF 2020" simply by buying an extra 12 pack of TP every month & storing it away. When ppl were losing their minds & going from store to store & actually fighting over the last pack, I was safe & sound in my home & laughing at the chaos. I had close to 200 rolls of TP. Also had plenty of hand sanitizer, bars & bars of antibacterial soap, etc. Never had to make a trip to the store!

I hope this helps a lot of people get prepped. We are only ever as prepared as our friends and family will be. Everyone needs to get on board👍🇺🇸🙏

Hey canned chicken - open can, rinse in colander in the sink, let water drip out. Make up 50 percent of diced green pepper, celery, onions (options: carrots, cabbage, radishes). Put together, Toss. Add 1 tsp or so of powdered/granulated garlic. Mix with enough mayo to stick together/preferred consistency. Salt/Pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Use chicken salad on regular salad or for sandwiches. THIS IS EASY AND AWESOME Sauce! (remember 50 percent chicken, 50 percent veggies). Trust me, it is easy and tastes exceptional. TRY THIS! Canned chicken can also be used in fried rice, pad thai, etc.

My mother grew up during the Great Depression and World War 2. She stock piled like crazy and had so much food put away. She taught me this stock pile method and I have done it for years. Since the pandemic, I can't thank my mother enough for teaching me these skills. Mary, you ROCK. You remind me so much of my mother and how to prepare a prepper pantry. Mary, you are the master at this. Thank you so much. You have taught me so much.

You have such a valuable teaching voice. You mention canned chicken which I always have around. I don't use it on a frequent basis, but I do find it is my favorite way to make chicken salad. Some advice I have heard is "store what you eat and eat what you store." The question I like to ask people is "what do you eat?'' "What do you want your food to do for you?"

I live in Australia and I have noticed is that America has a different types of food. Never seen chicken in a can. I do like you channel. You make a lot of sense and give good advice

I have always thought you rock, Mary, but I didn’t realize the extent to which you rock until now. 😄 These videos are invaluable!

Thank you Mary . Boy did you do a lot of work for this series. It’s been very informative and I really appreciate your hard work .

AWWW THE ADVERTIZWMENT WITH THE MAN EDUCATING US ON LARD ,AWW HE THE PERFECT TEACHER.

You may not be a medical doctor, professional, dietician or nutritionist.But you have the knowledge of them all. You a very smart cookie,! lol, Kudos ..Love ,Peace and Real Safety everyone

Bay leaves definitely keep bug eggs from hatching in stored dry goods. My pantry is now well-stocked. I also keep 1 or 2 bay leaves in each drawer to repel insects - it works! Your presentations are so informative and pleasant. I'm a seasoned cook and baker yet I've learned much from you. Thank you!

I love “ Hi sweet friends”. It’s so gentle and welcoming. Thank you.

Thank you because you help so many people. I have been asking friends to watch your videos. We all listen closely...

so comforting...just like a wise, nurturing mother. i feel like i'm a kid again in my grandmother's kitchen listening to my mother and grandma talking...

Moving in to an apartment these lessons will come in handy. Thank you Mary from Frank

mary, you're a closet genius. I'm a chef up north and I love your content. please keep it up! Love you! I dont think you get enough credit. You have some of the best content on youtube!

You are amazing... I have no words how thankful I am for you. You have changed my cooking skills so much since I found your channel. THANK YOU SO MUCH

OH MARY, PLEASE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. THIS HELPS ME IMMENSELY. THANK YOU , THANK YOU.

It's official, she is the Ina Garten of you tube. Absolutely great! The character of Jared Taylor and the explanation skill of the bes scientists out there. Great work!

I’m here from The Daily Connoisseur....this is invaluable information!! I actually have been doing this since the pandemic started. I sat down and figured out how much my husband would need to eat for a month of NON perishable foods. It took a while! And then my husband gave me an extra $10 a week to add to the list. I store everything in half gallon jars and wrote on the glass with a grease pen the expiration date so I can rotate through them. I quickly got a month worth stocked....I’ve been adding to it still. I purchased a 50 lb bag of organic rolled oats from the Amish store cheaper than name brand non organic oats from the grocery store. (Those are stored in the freezer) Another thing I’ve stocked up on is stevia. It’s a very small footprint as opposed to sugar, and it’s something we regularly enjoy to make our oats more enjoyable. We are also going to purchase a gas camp stove to have on hand. And I played with “hay box”cooking in a well made picnic cooler and blankets. That way I can cook beans and rice with FAR less fuel if there’s a shortage. This pandemic made me (and a lot of people!!) realize we NEED to do this. Only thing I didn’t like about your video is the many many interruptions with ads. But I know that’s not your fault. I’m going to check out the rest of your videos. Soooo enjoyable! Thank you for the information and the hard hard work to put all this together.

Thank you to my friend , who I always wanted and hoped would be out there somewhere when She knew she would be desperately needed by so many. It brings a lot of peace with a lot of knowledge. She is gifting availability to everyone. Woman know how. Unmatched. Y’all need to pay attention and take her up on this.

A workshop on whole grains alone would be great. Are they soaked sprouted and redried to make flour or just ground up? Idk but I'm totally intimidated or overwhelmed with the grain how tos

Brilliantly outlined. Thank you for all your hard work putting together the most comprehensive traditional, wholesome and healthy prepper pantry ideas to help everyone,. Blessings of safety and health always!

Awww that SOOO nice of that Mary to take her preshios time to prepare and make this educational food documentary for us ! Thankyou !!

Thank You! Mary you remind me of my Home eck teacher in grade school and in high school i Loved Them! I found that shopping @ Dollar general on Saturday they give you a digital coupon of $5.00 off savings 😍 on a $25.00 purchase something to think about there prices are good on canned vegetables soups etc...GOD BLESS YOU💞

Mary, you are so versatile and a born teacher. I relate to the Italian background and the familiarity of the dishes having come from the NE. The prepping and recipes have me taking notes. The homemade yogurt was excellent! The elderberry and lemon medicinals are unbelievable. Love your channel!

How helpful. Crazy it's now 2023 and a can of chicken is about $4! I started watching you a couple years ago. So thankful for you and others who are sharing wisdom.

I have been buying little at a time. I remember when I was 7 yrs old. All my brother's and sisters starved for 3 days. Our parents were super poor it was horrible. I remember crying myself to sleep my empty stomach hurt so bad. I will NEVER have that happen to me. I do not listen to sad sad people who claim that prepper are just crazy and nothing will happen.

Hello, Mary! Just dropping in to thank you for keeping me company today: I listened to your sweet voice and invaluable tips for 3 hours today while laundering, cooking, and tidying my working and auxiliary pantries (how apropos!) Thank you for all you do.

Another good one: make up an entire box of mostacholi (sp?) pasta. rinse and drain. Brown 1 lb ground beef. Put noodles in longer flat dish with 2-2.5 inch lip. Sprinkle ground beef on top of noodles. 2 jars spaghetti sauce on top (spread evenly). Top with mozzarella. 350 degrees for around 25 minutes. You are welcome (feeds 2 for 3 meals). Hubs loves this!

Check out Pleasant Hill Grain - they have whole grains, beans, einkorn wheatberries, peas, lentils, etc. They sell them in bulk both regular and organic. They have it packed in the air tight containers for long term storage too. Very handy. They are located in Nebraska.

Okay, I think I also have watched a gazillion prepper videos!!! Of all, yours seems to be the most doable....Really enjoy the way you go about it so need to go back and watch a lot more of yours.

I was listening to your talk on Rose Hips & went into this one. Lucky me! You have the most helpful RU-vids! I don’t know what I would do without your help. Thank you for putting this together! It’s wonderful 💜🙏🏻

Great video! I live in Texas too and besides the pandemic, we also learned how beneficial preparing is after our crazy freeze a few months ago. I have always had back up staples, but I am going to expand that now.

I’ve seen this comment in a lot of your videos but want to say it again….. thank you for your videos minus all the fear. My brain can not handle fear without spiraling into depression. I want to be smart in our pantry stock. :) Just a few weeks worth to get us through should someone get sick and we have to wait for a paycheck again!

You are a true blessing and so easy to get educated by your videos.

A tip for diabetics: store fiber supplements. Brown rice won’t store long and you’ll have to store white rice for longevity. And if you take a fiber supplement when you eat white rice it’s like eating brown rice. My hubby is diabetic and this tresses me out for a long time trying to figure out how to prep for his needs.

I felt the Lord nudging me to start prepping a couple of years ago, last winter here in Texas, I was so glad I had been!!! We did great as we didn’t lose power, but I didn’t have to leave the house for food!!! I found your videos to be so very helpful. I’ve been learning to can and make lots of very helpful recipes. I now buy things every time I go to the store to add to my pantry. With the prices going up so much, I really watch for the sells. Thank you so very much.

Mary this video is wonderful!! I love how you covered the food groups in order. You brought this down to manageable pieces while encouraging someone to set aside a few dollars each week. Encouraging them to build that pepper pantry. Love it! God bless sweet friend!!

I hope and pray that you stay happy I always look for you I learn so much around the kitchen you are a BFF (Best Friend Forever) in RU-vid and I hope you never forget me cause you are a Blessing to me Thank you for sharing Carmen Valentin

It is a breath of fresh air watching your videos! Some of your videos I don't even need, but just watching you is so motivating - thanks for your passion!

The nice thing about shopping and building a pantry is you eat more at home. You also find you buy less junk food and fast food. Planning ahead also means less waste. The average household in the United States and Canada throws away 40 percent or more of the groceries they buy. This is very shocking.

Sams Club - Honey, Maple Syrup in bulk, lasts forever, mixes with everything. And their bulk water. Also, toilet paper>>>>

THIS WOMEN HAS A GENIOS MIND.SO NATURALY BRIGHT MINDED O MY IF ONLY I COULD BE LIKE HER.

wow your videos and channel is jam packed with wonderful information! thank you so much.

Thank you Mary for this wonderful informative video. Good timing for me. After my house burnt down 18 months ago my new house is currently being built & will be ready to move into in a few weeks. Due to having some fruit trees I had learnt to preserve fruit. Collected bottles for future preserves. I had intended to grow my own veggies before the house fire. Now in my new home I've had 2 pantries built in. One as kitchen pantry & other as prepper pantry. I've been working hard building 2 huge composts & working some veggie ground areas so that's they'll be ready to go plant with my saved heritage seeds. I can't wait to stock my new prepper pantry with the fruit, jams & veggies that I've kept stored in boxes. I've also made some fermented foods & fermented medicines (honey, garlic, lemon & ginger). I have an amazing mulberry tree & I've made my own mulberry liqueur. Wonderful stuff! Of course I'll be continuing with all of this as the seasons go. But at least I have a good start. Next was to consider canned & packaged foods as you've described here. Great ideas for those of us who have very little money to live on at the best of times. I'm grateful to you & will be watching your other videos. Much love & greetings from Australia. ❤😀🖐🇦🇺 By the way I think it's a good idea to have extra toilet paper, washing powder, dish detergent & general bathroom items. Also some basic women's products & men's products & first aid & basic medicines like paracetamol & antiseptic for wounds. . Getting little by little as much as you can afford with your regular shopping is invaluable. You may also be able to swap or barter some items if the need arises in the future. Times are only going to get harder. Watch Ice Age Farmer utoob channel to learn about planned world wide famines. God bless you Mary & your family & to everyone else here. ❤😀❤😀

I can’t imagine the countless hours it took to prepare this video. I’m still watching but signing off for the night. Mary, you are a treasure and pleasure to watch and am honored to call you my friend. ❤️

fyi - I've used corn starch on all my babies and grandbabies - never any problems -

I can barely afford any food, and now I’m suppose to stock up for upcoming food shortages in a couple months or so! I fear starvation this coming winter! I don’t have a year to prep for this winter!

Learned a lot. Really appreciate your sharing this information with everyone. Thank you.

Thank you for all the love, time, and energy you put into this series. I learned a lot! Blessings. Looking forward to oatmeal bread recipe!☺️

Last week i found bags of sun dried tomatoes at the Dollar Tree!

Wish I could grocery shop in Texas, prices you starting much lower than here in Pacific NorthWest. But we all do what we can, I'm luckier than most in retirement and feel blessed. I'm glad I found your videos, at 68 I've never made bread and im going to try your no knead sandwich bread. Thank you.

I am so grateful that I found your channel. You have taught me so much and also reassured me that some of the things I am doing right. Especially with this three-part series. I can't wait to learn more from you. I am going to be homeschooling this year due to COVID and not wanting to send my two boys to school. We are going to watch some of your videos and then I am going to have them make something from your channel. We are going to be making cream cheese. My boys love cream cheese. I have made it the way you have and they love it so much better than the store brand. We are going to be making some extracts and vinegar. We have been saving all our veggie scraps to make broth. I just wanted to say thank you for all you do.

i love your common sense, non-judgemental approach to nutrition and prepping. I have been a lifelong sensible prepper, without even knowing it ;-). During this COVID time, i have been sharing my bountiful kale from my garden and also homemade sourdough bread with family and neighbors. I’ve also given away lots of sourdough starters and recipes to everyone willing to give it a whirl.

If you're making a pot roast in a slow cooker, toss in a handful of lentils. You'll never see them, but they are added nutrition. Soups and stews as well.

Everything you do is so good I learn so much from you regards from Ireland

Thank you so much Mary - this was a massive amount of research, and it's so kind of you to share it with us. It's interesting to see what your food prices are - I'm in the UK. I'm inhaling large numbers of your excellent videos, and loving all the helpful detail :)

Mary, in Texas too. I'm so grateful for YOU, and to you! God bless you for this work of love ❤️ My townhome was destroyed by February’s freeze. 10 months later, because of scammers and construction fraud, those 1500 sq feet are still not even 50% finished. I was building my emergency food pantry (I don’t dare to call it prepper) but being in an apartment now makes me feel very fragile and unprepared. Don’t even have my own piece of land here, freezer fits 3 bags of frozen food 🤦🏻‍♀️! Kids are grown and gone, so I’m by myself -not where anyone wants to be in these times. Any advice?

Mary, Thank you for a lot of simple ideas to insure that we are prepared for an emergency. Folks, buy some toilet paper and water now!

You’re the best MARY, I love your delivery, the rhythm of your voice and your passion for what you do. I am so glad to see your videos. I learned so much, and I’m very grateful. Respectfully, Mary Dray

Helpful tip, you can dry can rice and it will kill any bug eggs or bugs in your rice.

You did a great job of not flinching when the bird hit your window about seven minutes 21 seconds in. It was just over your left shoulder

I am watching this again after your winter storm in TX where you lost your electricity. So thankful you were prepared. Nice job.

Such helpful vids as always. Bless you. Much love to you and yours x

You are amazing , wishing you health ,wealth and the best of all. I am not an American but your advices are helping me a lot and your English is so clear , thank you a bunch.

I LOVE your videos! You break everything down so wonderfully. You get to the point yet you elaborate on key terms so that viewers understand (those who may not be familiar with prepping). Great tips!!! Thank you.

I really enjoyed your videos where you introduced Ted and Ben. I love seeing people who love each other like you all do. You are a blessing to each other.

Great idea

FYI: if you don't want to pay for the costco/sams/what ever membership, you can buy the rice off of Amazon. A little more expensive (around 23 dollars last I ordered). I saved the 60 bucks by not paying for a warehouse store membership.

Great video. I’m starting to take £20 a month out in cash for my prepper pantry. Here in the U.K. the prices seem to generally be cheaper here than what you’ve explained for your grocery stores. For example, cans of baked beans/veg can start as little as 20-30p in places like Aldi. You’ve given me some great ideas - thank you!

Might I just add... while looking at prices... for your long term pantry ... also look at the DATE. If something is a good price BUT the b.b. date is within the next 4 months .. get it BUT .. put it in your short term pantry.

I almost never buy anything in PLASTIC containers/'bottles'; especially if I 'long-storage'. And, especially if it's peanut butter. Great Value (walmart) Organic Peanut Butter in a 16 oz GLASS jar is $3.96. And.....as usual.....when I'm done with the GLASS jar, I find another use for it; like putting my Organic mustard, that comes in PLASTIC, in the glass jar.

I grew up always hearing "double the vanilla and 1/2 the sugar" when baking- makes the cookies taste even better! I sometimes cut the sugar down to 1/3 of the recipe for desserts, or cut it out entirely or down to just a pinch for savory dishes that call for it. I think sugar creep in recipes due to marketing is a real thing!

Thank you for your instruction. It is very helpful. I'm grateful that you take your time to teach us. God bless! 💞

Thank you for including extra info on interchangeable food preparation. I agree with you on using to much sugar when baking. I'm sticking with my German baking instructions. We use only about 1/3 of sugar in the baked goods. My American family love my baked goods especially my Christmas cookies.

Excellent series, Mary! Thank you so much! I have an extended pantry that I use, but still, I found myself making a grocery list for some things you suggested that I had not thought of as alternatives. Also, your mention of recipes has got me starting a binder of “alternative meal” recipes. You are a wonderful teacher, Mary. Much love and appreciation! ❤️

I used cornstarch as a powder on my baby's an they never had trouble with diaper rash,. no perfumes used baby powder on rest of body .

I sweet Mary. I'm starting my prepper pantry so I'm so happy to see this because it can be quite overwhelming. Thank you

Goodness me Mary, what a gift you are providing to people. It’s a labour of love I can see and so useful to those of us who haven’t been taught these processes or traditional cooking techniques. Thank you so much from me over in Yorkshire, England. Lots of love to you.

There's so much here that I had to watch it twice and this time I took notes...lol I don't want to forget something.....

I just came across your videos and I completely love your wisdom and you! Thank you so much for sharing all you've learned, especially some of the alternative food storage ideas.

You can buy many food items at the Dollar Store.....Oats, coconut oil, rice, beans, dried seasonings, canned veggies, Himalayan salt, canned meats, ....you'd be surprised what you can get.....read your labels tho.....