Agreed. If it's a commercially packed turkey (vacuum packed in the heavy plastic) it's less likely to freezer burn, but 2 years is starting to get near the outside of the time that the quality stays intact.We have used some that was a couple years frozen with no issues. If it was me I would try to use it in the next couple months.
That's where we are, too. I will still be doing my twice a month shopping, but the only things I will be buying for storage are items I might find on sale along the way, or what I've used in that two week period between trips. My pantry room is full. The small space I cleared out in our bedroom is finally full, too. Any other food preps will have to be stored off site, LOL! I still have a few household items to buy, but it's things that I need already, not necessarily for storage.
DS bought Cary two boxes of ammo for his birthday a few days ago! We'll never have too much of that. Plus, Cary replaced the battery in his Jeep. He's thinking of going ahead and replacing the battery in my car. It's due. Both batteries died at the same time, on the same day the last time they needed replacing. Both vehicles have been fitted with new tires.
Agreed. If it's a commercially packed turkey (vacuum packed in the heavy plastic) it's less likely to freezer burn, but 2 years is starting to get near the outside of the time that the quality stays intact.
Summerthyme
I am going through old preps. I was wondering if you all keep your expired meds? I'm talking 2011/12 mucinex, ibuprofen, tylenol. I have quite a bit. I know it is less potent, but is it even worth keeping? Also, do you keep canned goods from 2016 or let them go? We hope to sell our house at some point, so I'm looking at everything. I'd appreciate anyone's input/experience. Thanks!
I am going through old preps. I was wondering if you all keep your expired meds? I'm talking 2011/12 mucinex, ibuprofen, tylenol. I have quite a bit. I know it is less potent, but is it even worth keeping? Also, do you keep canned goods from 2016 or let them go? We hope to sell our house at some point, so I'm looking at everything. I'd appreciate anyone's input/experience. Thanks!
I haven't even seen less potency in meds under 15 years old (about the oldest we've used). The main exception is aspirin... it breaks down after a couple of years. It starts to smell like vinegar... at which point, it should be tossed.
I currently have some Sudafed from 2008 which is perfectly effective.
(mine is stored in a cabinet that never gets above 80 degrees, and generally stays around 70... cooler would be better, and hotter will definitely reduce lifespan)
Summerthyme
Thanks so much! They are kept in a cool, dark place that stays around 70 degrees year round. Same for canned goods. I'll hold on to them. Appreciate y'all!I haven't even seen less potency in meds under 15 years old (about the oldest we've used). The main exception is aspirin... it breaks down after a couple of years. It starts to smell like vinegar... at which point, it should be tossed.
I currently have some Sudafed from 2008 which is perfectly effective.
(mine is stored in a cabinet that never gets above 80 degrees, and generally stays around 70... cooler would be better, and hotter will definitely reduce lifespan)
Summerthyme
I tossed aspirin that smells like vinsger.I haven't even seen less potency in meds under 15 years old (about the oldest we've used). The main exception is aspirin... it breaks down after a couple of years. It starts to smell like vinegar... at which point, it should be tossed.
I currently have some Sudafed from 2008 which is perfectly effective.
(mine is stored in a cabinet that never gets above 80 degrees, and generally stays around 70... cooler would be better, and hotter will definitely reduce lifespan)
Summerthyme
We've used plenty of outdated sulfas in livestock without problems. Can't specifically say about humans...I tossed aspirin that smells like vinsger.
I also have antibiotics Sulfamethoxizole ( sp? In hurry to go check the spelling) from 2014-about 5 bottles.
Should I toss those?? Been on the frig the entire time.
They were given to me after the person no longer needed a monthly supply.. longbstory lol.Most meds last years and years......I haven't tossed old meds unless the package is severely compromised...oxidation takes it's toll.......we don't use aspirin. We have a backlog of older meds from this hospital stay, this DR and that DR... stored for future need or for people who will need them and they're no longer available.
I NEVER toss antibiotics (or anything potentially useful, truthfully). I've just seen too many nasty infections that my crazy prepper brain whispers to me about, "imagine if antibiotics weren't available?"They were given to me after the person no longer needed a monthly supply.. longbstory lol.
I just never felt like throwing them away, but I probably should
Yes, you’re right!I NEVER toss antibiotics (or anything potentially useful, truthfully). I've just seen too many nasty infections that my crazy prepper brain whispers to me about, "imagine if antibiotics weren't available?"
And then reading stories about folks in Sarajevo and Vevezuela (recent, too!) that can't find what they need for love or money...
Nope... we store them carefully, keep an up-to-date inventory, and also keep the appropriate info sheets on dosage and posdible side effects and interactions for any med on hand.
Summerthyme
I got some today too. You can get up to 4 cans if you order both the double pack and 2 of the single cans.I couldn't help myself. I took advantage of the sale on Keystone Beef at Walmart today, online. I placed an order, then turned around and placed another order. They would only let me order two cans at a time. I also ordered another 2 DAK hams.
I've got all kinds of canned meat, except for beef. I'm gonna keep taking advantage of Keystone beef as long as I can at these prices.
I got some today too. You can get up to 4 cans if you order both the double pack and 2 of the single cans.
Hubby's Covid-19 test was negative. His blood pressure is still low, but not scary low anymore. He has not taken any BP meds since Sunday morning. Normally, he takes 4 different kinds each day. Our dr is having me call with a report on him each morning.
I got the tomatoes in the canner, but not without burning my wrist . I dropped a jar and slopped boiling water onto it. I ran cold water over it and then smeared Burn Free burn cream on it. But it still hurts. No blisters though, just red.
Not everything on walmart.com comes from Wal-Mart. They have *a lot* of stuff from third party sellers, and yes, the prices can be obscene.A warning when ordering online from Walmart:
Just the price on the item at the time of ordering because sometimes they change prices on items daily. Some prices are bizarre. Sometimes they have canning lids in stock but the price is $12 per single box of 12. A case of Quart canning jars at $28. I didn't look one day and ordered a small bag of Masa and it was $13.85 instead of a more normal amount of around 3 bucks.
Ive noticed this too. The other day I went to order some of those Ball ajr lids and yes they were stupid, like $13 for 12. The website said they had them at the store for $3.85A warning when ordering online from Walmart:
Just the price on the item at the time of ordering because sometimes they change prices on items daily. Some prices are bizarre. Sometimes they have canning lids in stock but the price is $12 per single box of 12. A case of Quart canning jars at $28. I didn't look one day and ordered a small bag of Masa and it was $13.85 instead of a more normal amount of around 3 bucks.
She's east of it isn't she? At least I hope so. Many people are losing power over a wide area, fair chance she is one of them but I hope not.I sure hope that nomifyle is doing ok. She's getting battered by Laura right now from the way it looks on radar this morning.
She's east of it isn't she? At least I hope so. Many people are losing power over a wide area, fair chance she is one of them but I hope not.
The eye propably went right over us, I know it did in the town of Natchitoches, we are 28 miles from there. Thanks so much for your concern. The weather said we would have squalls her and we did, hard hard blowing rain. But I've been through hurricanes before so I'm not scared to death.She's east of it isn't she? At least I hope so. Many people are losing power over a wide area, fair chance she is one of them but I hope not.
I was rummaging around at a local roadside produce place yesterday and discovered a bunch of wide-mouth rings at $2.50 per dozen. (just the rings but they've always been harder to find than lids - for me, anyway) We have a big box full of Tattler reusable lids anyway.Ive noticed this too. The other day I went to order some of those Ball ajr lids and yes they were stupid, like $13 for 12. The website said they had them at the store for $3.85