LeeAnn Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 For those of you who live in the Midwest or Florida, check out Gordon Food Service, www.gfs.com. They sell restaurant size foods, #10 cans, sacks of salt, sugar, flour, large size spices. The stores are well stocked and very reasonable. Link to comment
funkyducky Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Originally Posted By: HannaLee I've canned! Nothing like most of the folks here, but I'm just learning! Total cost...$21. Most of the food was given or gleaned. Jars were free of of Craig's List, as was all the canning equipment. I did have buy some of the lids, though. THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! Link to comment
ncnewbie Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thank you LeAnn, I am not in an area that is close to store, but can dfinitely past this on to my mom up north. Thanks! Maranatha! Monique Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hanna Lee.......WOW....that sure does look pretty. I love to set all mine out on the counter and just gaze at them for a while before putting them away. That represents a lot of work but....you got some real good deals if it cost very little money. I'm still attempting to empty the garden [which got down to 4 degrees last nite.... aauugh!] so I'm canning beet greens today...pickled beets tomorrow.....turnips greens (if not frozen) next....then turnips...then dig the last of the taters....... Aaaauughh! MtRider [ ] Link to comment
Aint2nuts Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 My son did the sweetest darn thing. . . sort of. He found the four bungs that he lost fot the water barrels...then... He filled the three 50 gallon water barrels. (washed, then filled). HOWEVER I was waiting until I could get three pallets so I could raise the barrels off the concrete. :-( Shoot. So, I will need to empty them when I get the pallets, but my water barrels are full for now. Now I have to look up (again) how much bleach to put in each barrel. Link to comment
mi_familia Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: Cat Quote: I picked up a couple of cans of soup today. Each step is a step forward, mi_familia... Do you shop the sales for the best deals? I do! I'm a big coupon user, it is how we have always gotten by. I added a container of salt, some more toothpaste, tuna packets, and granola bars, and I picked up a couple of wool blankets for cheap at Goodwill. Link to comment
lovinit Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I picked up some "Go-Kits" today. They are a partial safety barrier between you and infectious diseases. Each kit contains: 1 N95 mask l pair of medical latex free gloves 1 personal use clinical thermometer 2 waterless antiseptic hand wash 2 Personal Anti-microbial wipes The best part is they were only .44 cents each!!!!!!! I have been watching them for a long time. They were over $4, on sale for $3.98. I asked for a better discount, but the store would only come down to $2.88. Too much says I! So now this fantastic mark down. So glad I waited. Made my day! Link to comment
Campy Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Stephanie, I strongly suggest impressing on your children NOT TO TALK OR SAY ANYTHING about your preps. You don't know who may be listening, or if they say anything to other children who they will mention it to. If/when shtf happens, you do not need/want uninvited guests. Link to comment
michelle Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bought some more yarn for my stash like I needed that Working on my shopping list for what to buy this week. Link to comment
ncnewbie Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hello all, I was just reading about deodorant stones... anyone ever used it/heard of it? I have a medium sized-GROWING family, so a deodorant that lasts a year would save a LOT of space for something else! Maranatha! Monique Link to comment
cootie Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 ncnewbie, I've tried one once....they don't work.....AT ALL! Wen't back out to buy regular deoderant (from the health food store of course)after a very, unpleasant two weeks. Link to comment
Crazy4Canning Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 NCnewb Please save yourself the grief and embarrassment...just stock up on the deodorant(s) you use. Those stones, IMHO, are only good for looking at, a paperweight, or for old ladies who don't stink. They gave me a wicked rash and didn't even work on foot odor/ sweat. And as a teacher, I beg you, for growing kids & teens, Puh-Leeese give them deo that works. Their friends, teachers, and other family will thank you. It will also make your world a better place. Link to comment
Crazy4Canning Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Umm yeah...preps. Right...that's what this thread is about. My Sweetie finally finished the basement shelves. He wants to PAINT them...oy. I don't care what they LOOK like, just let me use the lovelies and get the canning OFF the dining room floor...out of the extra room...out of EVERYWHERE. BUT, white will reflect light, be neater, etc.etc.etc. So, moving into the shelves will be around Nov. 1. This next week will see us also finally insulate the attic & do other chores before winter. We also finally set aside enough for a Foodsaver. Thank the Lord we can get one that does a great job! I'm not looking forward to the expense, but am looking forward to sucking down (ahem) lots of stuff for BOBs and storage stuff. Hey Michelle - I didn't add to my YARN stash this week(HONEST!) I actually finished a couple of odd projects. BUT I did round out my collection of knitting needles. There was a sale at a tiny yarn shop...OH MY what a sale...$1.50 a pair for the good quality vintage steel...and also for some sock/mitten sets. So...instead of having lunch with a friend, I bought needles. Now I *KNOW* I have all the needles I would EVER need for any project...all the way up to the honkin' huge big 'ol plastic 30's. Ahhh. What a weight off my mind that is! Now I can sleep easy at night! Link to comment
Edconaluke Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: lovinit I picked up some "Go-Kits" today. They are a partial safety barrier between you and infectious diseases. Each kit contains: 1 N95 mask l pair of medical latex free gloves 1 personal use clinical thermometer 2 waterless antiseptic hand wash 2 Personal Anti-microbial wipes The best part is they were only .44 cents each!!!!!!! I have been watching them for a long time. They were over $4, on sale for $3.98. I asked for a better discount, but the store would only come down to $2.88. Too much says I! So now this fantastic mark down. So glad I waited. Made my day! I see that you are in Canada. Would you mind sharing where you found these kits? TIA Link to comment
lovinit Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Edconaluke: The kits were from a wholesale store but you can look at www.go-kit.com to find out more about them. I have never seen them any where else. Link to comment
DenimDaze Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 In my shopping today I noticed store brand honey was 1.80 a pound. About a month ago, it was 2.20 a pound. I'm wondering if honey is mostly harvested in the fall? I'm not sure, I just wanted to give folks a 'heads up' that there might be good prices for honey now. Link to comment
Percysgirl Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 C4C- Foodsaver has a 25% off code right now. Link to comment
Cricket Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: Crazy4Canning We also finally set aside enough for a Foodsaver. Thank the Lord we can get one that does a great job! C4C - Do NOT get the newest Foodsaver model V3840 with the auto bag sensing and other gizmos. It is very finicky, uses excess bag material (they are not cheap) and the thing shuts itself off when you try to do too many too fast. I had one and after about two weeks I returned it for a full refund. The last straw was when I was trying to bag meal size portions of a bulk meat purchase, and the thing kept shutting off, and it was so finicky about how you feed the bag in that you had to do it real slow, that I ended up pulling out my ancient Foodsaver Vac 550 to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Link to comment
still survieving Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: NYDebbie In my shopping today I noticed store brand honey was 1.80 a pound. About a month ago, it was 2.20 a pound. I'm wondering if honey is mostly harvested in the fall? I'm not sure, I just wanted to give folks a 'heads up' that there might be good prices for honey now. we harvest in the fall, but check the labels real good on store bought honey, if if comes from China, you wouldn't want it, they have no restrictions on pesticides or herbicides. we get 8.a pound for local honey which i thought was high til I looked around, some are charging 12 per pound and getting it. I see Sams club gets 8.95 for 5 pounds, the label says Virgina, I still don't know if it is bottled there or made there. Link to comment
ncnewbie Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Good afternoon all, I just got an email from a store that is advertising #10 cans sale. Wanted to see if they were REALLY a sale... PLease let me know if I should go ahead and order them. Provident Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 11.99 Peanut Butter powder - 12.99 Thanks so much! Maranatha! MOnique P.S. I get SueBee Honey (12oz) for 1.00. I got about ten, was thinkling I should pick up more... isthis a good deal? They say it is harvested and packed in IOWA Link to comment
CrabGrassAcres Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Honey sounds like a real good price. The milk and PB powder are good prices DEPENDING on shipping costs. Link to comment
ncnewbie Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 the shipping is free and the prices are good until Oct 31st. I guess I will order quite a bit of this then. thank you! Maranatha! Monique Link to comment
mi_familia Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: Percysgirl C4C- Foodsaver has a 25% off code right now. ooh what's the code? And do you know how long it is good for? I so want one! There was a Rival out of the package at Target, marked down to $25 (it was originally $50) but I noticed it was missing the hose & of course, none of the bags that come with the starter kit. I figure then I might as well try my luck for half that at Goodwill! Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Originally Posted By: ncnewbie Good afternoon all, I just got an email from a store that is advertising #10 cans sale. Wanted to see if they were REALLY a sale... PLease let me know if I should go ahead and order them. Provident Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 11.99 Peanut Butter powder - 12.99 Thanks so much! Maranatha! MOnique P.S. I get SueBee Honey (12oz) for 1.00. I got about ten, was thinkling I should pick up more... isthis a good deal? They say it is harvested and packed in IOWA Would you mind sharing what store you got the email from? THNX! Not sure about the PB, but the milk id definitely a decent price! Link to comment
Stephanie Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I saw these same prices at www.beprepared.com (Emergency Essentials) but I don't know about the free shipping. Link to comment
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