Week 23 Deep Pantry / Food Storage Challenge “2021”

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A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12

Deep Pantry

 
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an emergency situation, having all the extra food isn’t going to do you much good if you can’t cook it when the power is out.

Don’t forget to share what you were able to do this past week to have a deep pantry/food storage. Let’s encourage each other. And if you have a question feel free to ask or if you have the answer to a question feel free to answer. If you have a tip or idea you can share that also. As I said let’s make this a place where we can share and encourage others to get that deep pantry.

 

12 boxes of Mac and Cheese / Popcorn

Mac and Cheese get the brand that your family will eat. Mine have eaten the store brand for so long they don’t like the name brand.

Wal-Mart has mac and cheese for 78 cents a box. Another option is if you have a good cheese powder that you like to store that and extra macaroni. I have Mac & cheese stored that I bought on sale for 25 cents a box and it wasn’t that long ago. Just shows how you can save money by stocking up. This is something you need to freeze for a couple of days before storing so it doesn’t get bugs, also store in tubs or buckets that rodents and other varmints can’t get into them.

Popcorn, this is nice to have just for a snack food. Learn how to cook this on the stove. This and the microwave are the only ways I cook popcorn, I think it tastes way better cooked on the stove, but when in a hurry I will throw it in the microwave. You can also use it for caramel corn, or popcorn balls. And you can also make your own spiced flavorings to sprinkle on.

Are you finding your shut off valves and breakers, and learning how to close and shut off them? You never know when you may need to do this, like a huge water leak, being able to shut off the water at the main could save a lot of water damage and a large water bill.

Are you finding any games, puzzles, or books? Get a variety of games, puzzles, and books for all ages, from small children to adults. Even if you don’t have small children or teens at home now, there may be some in the future.

Put back some more water. Store-bought or containers that you fill yourself.

Add more money to your money stash. Even if a small amount it all adds up.