Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today’s video, we’re talking about 17 pantry staples that are truly worth your money—the kind of foods that help you save, eat well, and keep your home running smoothly.
After our recent conversation about stocking the pantry for uncertain times, I wanted to take a more practical and encouraging approach… focusing on what to buy intentionally. Not more food—just better choices.
These are simple, healthy pantry staples that:
store well
support everyday meals
help you avoid waste
and make life in the kitchen feel easier
From nourishing basics like lentils, oats, and olive oil… to a few underrated items like passata, and seeds, —these are the foods that quietly earn their place in your home.
If you’re looking to build a pantry that supports slow living, simple cooking, and a peaceful home, this is a great place to start.
Let me know in the comments—what’s one pantry staple you always keep on hand?
#pantrystaples #simpleliving #slowliving #homemaking
Some of you ask so here are some products that I use and love:
Gifts for book lovers:
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amzn.to/3K3tmNP Cat book mug
amzn.to/46HfCAU Cat book bag
amzn.to/4gsvIBX Persian Grove Journal
amzn.to/4n7uJcI Gilded floral journal
amzn.to/3IqNaKo Leather journal
Home goods:
amzn.to/40hVIK5 indoor oil lamps
amzn.to/3UoozIV Smokeless odorless lamp oil
amzn.to/4dTVqMI Vintage style drinking glasses
amzn.to/4e5zZrY Glass teapot (so you can enjoy seeing what's brewing)
amzn.to/3CZWCBg These are the glass jars in my kitchen for dry goods
amzn.to/3QJ6Hqy Rotating Scrub brush for cleaning shower and floors
amzn.to/4agnY11 Long handled scrub brush for shower
amzn.to/4aeaq6d Grabber tool with grips
amzn.to/4bzb5QJ Long handled dustpan and broom for easy sweeping
amzn.to/3YhjAes Spin brush for easier cleaning
amzn.to/3BWPKUZ Laura Ashley bed sheets
Essential oils and Home Diffusers:
amzn.to/40QySK7 Thieves Oil (smells like Christmas)
amzn.to/3NU4uXf Tealight Essential oil diffuser
amzn.to/4eiJjcn Electric Oil diffuser
Beauty products:
amzn.to/3BUG8tH Maybelline Lip crayon in Lead the Way (pinkish nude)
amzn.to/3Ao2O58 L'Oreal lipstick in Blushing Berry
amzn.to/4eU3dLW Revlon Wine with Everything Pearl Lipstick
amzn.to/3YCAdCo Revlon Lip liner in Nude
amzn.to/3BZlpFm Revlon lip liner in Wine
amzn.to/3UowiXp Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Black Brown
amzn.to/48saOif Elf Halo Glow (mix with foundation to get a glowing finish)
amzn.to/3YEC7BF Revlon Colorstay Foundation
amzn.to/3AbJGY6 Maybelline Sky high Mascara
amzn.to/4fhL36p Elf blush beauty wand in Rose you Slay
amzn.to/48Qo0gW Laura Geller eyeshadow palette
amzn.to/4fJPF5q Morph Cool toned eyeshadow palette
amzn.to/4ffbqKn Avocado oil (I use this a face moisturizer at night)
amzn.to/3UkuezP Rosehip oil (I use this for daytime moisture)
Misc:
amzn.to/3Wx9Wot Back massage pillow
amzn.to/3y3Xx18 Neck and shoulder massager (I love this and use it daily!)
amzn.to/4dZ3FHi Brown glass spray bottles for diy cleaners
amzn.to/4inj5J0 Beautiful glass hummingbird feeder
Clothing and Accessories
amzn.to/3UlubDQ Crossed Neckline sweater
amzn.to/3UltJFE Wrap top (plus sizes available)
amzn.to/3Uj8S5O Square Neck Sweater
amzn.to/4fSig9e V Neck tunic shirt
amzn.to/4b91WxD Freshwater pearl earrings in sterling silver (love these!)
amzn.to/48NVUmR Sparkle Ball Earrings in sterling silver (just beautiful)
* I've listed products I use and love and I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases
In today’s video, we’re talking about 17 pantry staples that are truly worth your money—the kind of foods that help you save, eat well, and keep your home running smoothly.
After our recent conversation about stocking the pantry for uncertain times, I wanted to take a more practical and encouraging approach… focusing on what to buy intentionally. Not more food—just better choices.
These are simple, healthy pantry staples that:
store well
support everyday meals
help you avoid waste
and make life in the kitchen feel easier
From nourishing basics like lentils, oats, and olive oil… to a few underrated items like passata, and seeds, —these are the foods that quietly earn their place in your home.
If you’re looking to build a pantry that supports slow living, simple cooking, and a peaceful home, this is a great place to start.
Let me know in the comments—what’s one pantry staple you always keep on hand?
#pantrystaples #simpleliving #slowliving #homemaking
Some of you ask so here are some products that I use and love:
Gifts for book lovers:
amzn.to/4psDgIY Fox Book Sleeve
amzn.to/3K3tmNP Cat book mug
amzn.to/46HfCAU Cat book bag
amzn.to/4gsvIBX Persian Grove Journal
amzn.to/4n7uJcI Gilded floral journal
amzn.to/3IqNaKo Leather journal
Home goods:
amzn.to/40hVIK5 indoor oil lamps
amzn.to/3UoozIV Smokeless odorless lamp oil
amzn.to/4dTVqMI Vintage style drinking glasses
amzn.to/4e5zZrY Glass teapot (so you can enjoy seeing what's brewing)
amzn.to/3CZWCBg These are the glass jars in my kitchen for dry goods
amzn.to/3QJ6Hqy Rotating Scrub brush for cleaning shower and floors
amzn.to/4agnY11 Long handled scrub brush for shower
amzn.to/4aeaq6d Grabber tool with grips
amzn.to/4bzb5QJ Long handled dustpan and broom for easy sweeping
amzn.to/3YhjAes Spin brush for easier cleaning
amzn.to/3BWPKUZ Laura Ashley bed sheets
Essential oils and Home Diffusers:
amzn.to/40QySK7 Thieves Oil (smells like Christmas)
amzn.to/3NU4uXf Tealight Essential oil diffuser
amzn.to/4eiJjcn Electric Oil diffuser
Beauty products:
amzn.to/3BUG8tH Maybelline Lip crayon in Lead the Way (pinkish nude)
amzn.to/3Ao2O58 L'Oreal lipstick in Blushing Berry
amzn.to/4eU3dLW Revlon Wine with Everything Pearl Lipstick
amzn.to/3YCAdCo Revlon Lip liner in Nude
amzn.to/3BZlpFm Revlon lip liner in Wine
amzn.to/3UowiXp Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Black Brown
amzn.to/48saOif Elf Halo Glow (mix with foundation to get a glowing finish)
amzn.to/3YEC7BF Revlon Colorstay Foundation
amzn.to/3AbJGY6 Maybelline Sky high Mascara
amzn.to/4fhL36p Elf blush beauty wand in Rose you Slay
amzn.to/48Qo0gW Laura Geller eyeshadow palette
amzn.to/4fJPF5q Morph Cool toned eyeshadow palette
amzn.to/4ffbqKn Avocado oil (I use this a face moisturizer at night)
amzn.to/3UkuezP Rosehip oil (I use this for daytime moisture)
Misc:
amzn.to/3Wx9Wot Back massage pillow
amzn.to/3y3Xx18 Neck and shoulder massager (I love this and use it daily!)
amzn.to/4dZ3FHi Brown glass spray bottles for diy cleaners
amzn.to/4inj5J0 Beautiful glass hummingbird feeder
Clothing and Accessories
amzn.to/3UlubDQ Crossed Neckline sweater
amzn.to/3UltJFE Wrap top (plus sizes available)
amzn.to/3Uj8S5O Square Neck Sweater
amzn.to/4fSig9e V Neck tunic shirt
amzn.to/4b91WxD Freshwater pearl earrings in sterling silver (love these!)
amzn.to/48NVUmR Sparkle Ball Earrings in sterling silver (just beautiful)
* I've listed products I use and love and I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases
