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Things you find in a Mennonite home
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items I grew up Mennonite and really appreciate the culture and way I was raised. Here are some of the household staples that were found in most Mennonite homes. Let me know in the comments if I missed any!
Canning jars of all shapes and sizes! These are essential for all the food preservation they do!
Kroger - Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Jars, 12 ct / 32 oz
Tools of all kinds. Most men have at least some handyman or mechanical skills and do most of the fixing, building, and repair work needed around their homes and vehicles.
Milwaukee M18 Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit
Gardening tools. Most Mennonites raise at least some of their own produce.
KYLIN 8-Piece Heavy Duty Yard Tool Set
Because they have a strict dress code (especially for the women), they have to sew their own clothes. So a sewing machine is a must!
Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine, 27 Stitches
Large pots and pans. It is typical for Mennonite families to be large and need a lot of food on a daily basis. They also host and fellowship over food a lot. So being able to cook large portions of food is essential.
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Stock Pot, 8 Qt
Large bowls like this. These bowls come in handy for some many things- from preserving food to serving a crowd.
Winco MXB-3000Q , 30-Quart, Stainless Steel,Silver
Large Freezers. These are another way they preserve and store a lot of food.
Kismile 7.0 Cu.Ft Chest Freezer with 3 Baskets
A second fridge. Many families have a second fridge- either because they have a large family or because they have extra produce and food coming and going.
Upstreman 7.7 Cu.Ft. Double Door Fridge Black
Guns. Not for self protection, because they believe in non-resistance. They use them for hunting and securing meat for their families.
Crosman CLGY1000KT Legacy Variable Pump .177 Pellet/BB Air Rifle
Popcorn in large amounts. Popcorn is the staple Sunday evening food in many, many Mennonite homes! It's cheap and satisfying.
Snappy Yellow Popcorn Kernels 12.5 lbs
Canning supplies. For preserving as much food as they can!
Supa Ant 23 Qt Pressure Canner Kit w/ Tools
Ice chests of some kind. Most Mennonites would rather be frugal and pack their own food for wherever they are going. Or for big events where there won't be enough fridge space.
Coleman Classic Series 100-Quart Wheeled Cooler
A wood stove for heating in the winter. This is super common in Mennonite hones, as it really helps keep costs lower for large families. Wood is also relatively easy to come by as many have large pieces of land with woods on them.
Ashley Hearth AW2520E-P 2,500 Sq Ft Wood Stove
NO TVs. You will not find a TV or large screen in most Mennonite homes. Many do not even have internet or their internet is heavily monitored or restricted.
VIZIO 40" Full HD 1080p Smart TV w/ DTS X
Bibles. Usually, at least one per family member. KJV is the most common translation used, but others can also be found.
KJV Wide Margin Large Print Blue Bible, Red Letter, Personalized Gift