I totally understand… This is where I was in 2020. That Christmas I bought prepping gifts! I still haven’t done a good job with the water piece of emergency stuff….
Heads-Up ALERT! I live in GA, alot of the peanut crops in south GA has been destroyed by Helene - plus alot of the pecan groves ... now is the time to pick up extra peanut butter, peanut oil, etc ... praying your surgery goes well sweet lady!
Prayers for you and your husband, if he’s your caregiver after surgery. My husband was my caregiver and could not have asked for a better nurse, cook, laundry and home cleaner. Praying for a fast recovery…
I finally won my hubby over by saying, “well would you rather have some of the extra money in the bank or the actual groceries in our possession?” Then we talked about if the shtf did he think we could get our money, to pay for food and essentials, out of the bank. The food and essentials are now in our house!
My family doesn't really think that it is necessary, but I have been doing what I can. A box or package will arrive and hubby will say, "what did you get now?" The last was water purification drops. Stopped at the liquor store to pick up vodka to start a new batch of vanilla
It’s so sad that even after the Covid shutdowns and shortages they still don’t understand. My family told me when the shut down started “we no longer think you’re crazy! Thank you!!!!” ❤
I left FL over 30y ago but much of my family is still there. Im amazed and saddened that I'm more prepared for emergency than they are and I'm now in WV mountains. They have no power and idk if they have a way to cook, light, keep cool, etc. I am not at the level you are but it's people like you who have gotten me where I am. Hubby appreciates what I've done and he helps add to it. Your book will be at my door in 2 days. I've been printing what you have links for and greatly appreciate you for all you do! Many Blessings to you!
Wow! I have been in coastal Texas all my life, I have been through multiple Hurricanes and even remember Hurricane Carla in 1961! Luckily we had minimum damage from it! My parents had supplies to get by until things recovered!😁Been through three major ones since 2000! Always prepared!😁I am surprised people in Florida wouldn't be more prepared!😲I did hear about a town in Louisiana that had so many backup natural gas generators trying to run them after a storm (Hurricane Francine) that it pulled so much gas the utility couldn't keep up!😲😲
My sister told me that, she thought that " I was kinda silly for my prepping. After, Helene and Milton her opinions have changed. Sometimes it really does take a proverbial "slap in the face" to realize what is going on. Thank you Leisa and all the other preppers for the knowledge I have been able to accumulate over the past 5+years.
@@RhodaJaynesorry to be a Debbie downer but the fragrance permeates the plastic on those things so you may want to be careful what you do with them. Depending on their shape they can be cut into a scooper or cut off to use as a funnel. But, personally my rule is if they have sat for a year and I haven’t used -put in a recycle bin and hope they get recycled. 😁
I have a 400sq ft apt, belongings of two, and still prepare. Soups, stews, canned fruits, veg will replace some water storage needs. Storage is under bed, couch, a tall rack in the living room, two shelves in a linen closet keeps it organized. It's easy to fit 40 gallons of water at any time, actually, just for drinking, nothing else. Baby wipes if I can't shower. It's doable, but feng shui...ok, that's a challenge.
Actually one of the Feng Shui cures is to put something reflective on/near your stove to reflect the bounty of food that you prepare for your family. So if your preps are neatly stored, put a mirror near them to "spiritually double" what you have. So unless your preps have turned your home into a hoarder's nightmare you should be ok. It's more about good intention and leaving enough space to allow the "Chi" to have room to flow around your preps.
Another suggestion for home security: a big dog, and/or a flock of geese. They make a lot of noise if someone is creeping around your house, and can be pretty menacing! Plus, if things get really dire, geese are delicious! About seeds: order them from MIgardener. They are $2.00 per pack, and if you order 10 or more, you get free shipping. With the exception of a few of Luke’s favorite classic hybrids, they are all heirloom seeds. I have been growing seeds from MIgardener for years, and they perform very well. Their germination rate often exceeds that of seeds from other places that charge 3-4 times as much, and you get as many, if not more, seeds per package. They are also a small family business located in Michigan!
I love his seeds (and YT channel) as well. Around the end of August his seeds go on sale (about 20%) then by the time end of September comes there down to round 50% off-- He does this to sell off everything and then get his new seeds in for the next growing season. I really appreciate this. I had my 1st garden this year and it was amazing. Next year hope to do both a Spring/Summer garden as well as an Autumn garden.
Luke and his family are the best! Their seeds are top notch and their service is perfect. MIGardener is where I get my seeds. One day I'll visit the store. It's only a 90 min drive.
One thing for potty time in a 5 gallon bucket that Inever hear mentioned is using fine pine shavings. One bag lasts months, no smell and can be put in a compost pile. Super easy! $7 for a huge bag.
During winter months, the halfway mark on a tank of gas is the new empty for us. We have a check list for all upcoming storms. Days we charge everything, etc. I know it is always when you caught off guard, checklist and the whole family aware, helps. Thank you Leisa!
I don't even have to wait for winter. I try to always fill my tank up, when it gets to the half way mark. Because, my thinking is, if there's an emergency, I don't want to have to worry about stopping and getting fuel.
They won't let me get a refill until I'm at 20 percent and some times after 20 percent if it's cold can go from 20 to zero in a few days but my tank is 275
I am very grateful for people like you. Over the years, I have followed many preppers and thanks to all of you, I am well-prepared! Your presentation is excellent, and I always appreciate the time you have taken out of your busy life to produce these videos. 🥰
I think Leisa's my favorite of all of them! She focuses on food and nurturing, which is my priority, rather than the traditional "bullets, beans, and bandaids".
I've used the puppy pads that absorb liquids in my camping potty. They are perfumed and you just take them to the dumpster as needed. Of course you line the potty with a good thick trash bag. I used to do a lot of primitive tent camping and the restrooms were not available, for about a mile... Needless to say, at my age, that distance was not an option.
We have been cooking outside with the Scouts for years. Turn a metal trash can upside down. Put your bread dough, cake batter, or biscuits in the cast iron dutch oven, then put the lid on top. Heat your charcoal, then put some on the trash can, put your dutch oven on top, then add more glowing red charcoals on top of dutch oven lid. Leave to cook for awhile. There are charts with how many charcoal briquettes to use, for how long, to get whatever temperature you need. Works great, and the food is delicious!! We've baked pies and cobblers in there, too!
I'm a female and we learned so much when we were in boy scouts and we still have all of our camping gear, etc. But son Eagled out in 2006, hubs and I stayed in it longer to help out. And we tried getting back into it again about a year ago and things just didn't work out with our schedules.
Just sharing and I have tried it to see if it worked and it did ! 1 cup cake pan some clay flower pots and some tea candles put tea candles in cup cake slots " tin" and you can put clay pots upside down over the tea candles and it will heat and area for hours ! If desperate it will keep you from freezing
I'm in the middle of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, The eye of the storm passed over just near here. We were evacuated and were happy to return to just minor home damage, no flooding. My garden is trashed, but oh well. We have no power, but being a prepper, I got my freezers and fridge running on a generator, and we can charge things. I'm set up as if I was on a comfortable camping trip (albeit without air conditioning in the FL heat). What really has struck me is how unprepared some of my neighbors were. My elderly neighbor was so thankful to charge her phone so she could call her out of state family. I asked her if she needed anything, and she said no. So I started rattling off things I could offer her. It hadn't even dawned on her that those things were possible! Now she's happy waiting for the power to be restored with our extra camping stove, propane, case of water, easy to cook food, a lantern, batteries, and a little radio to listen to. Prepping is very important. Please do what you can to be prepared for even just a prolonged power outage!
When I open comet, or Ajax cleaner.. I only expose 2 of the small holes on top, us the seal on top to cover the rest you don’t need to shake out all that cleaner, I do the same with bleach only poke a hole in the foil seal you get a controlled amount instead of a huge amount
I used my emergency radio that you recommended during Helene. We did not have power for three days, but more importantly, we did not have Internet or cell service so we actually listened to the radio. My husband quit making fun of me.
I tell you, people were going crazy at the grocery store before hurricane Milton and I did not have to get a single thing. Two days before the storm we made sure our vehicles were gassed up. My pantry was ready for any emergency and fortunately we lost power for less than 24 hours but people like my sister may be without power for 10-14 days. We are still experiencing flood in areas that normally don't. It's a mess but again having my pantry ready saved us one more time. Great video Leisa.
Central Florida here. Our electric only went out for 12 hours. I have not left the house since last Tuesday. We have everything we needed. I know where my holes are in my prep. Blessed.
Recently had a heath issue, not that serious but enough that my husband and I made sure both our "chore list's "were in order ; one of the things I realized about our preparedness was - make sure everyone living in your house understands the systems in place. Sometimes, some people fly under the radar 😜Don't forget to stock knowledge ! Take Good Care and wish you well 🥂
Lol, I remember those kotex pads my mother had in the bathroom closet during the 1970s and 1980s. They were so huge! They were like little mattresses. Noah could have stopped the flood with a few boxes of those monsters. She compared using them to riding a horse but she said they worked.
Thank you Leisa for all the great info! I've been preparing, but you mentioned a few things I need to pick up. I'm a 69 yr. old widow living with my Aussie dog, a pew-pew, on 3 acres with a creek close by. Prayers for complete healing after your surgery. Thanks again for helping us Seniors be ready.
@@denisewilson8367 well, sort of... I'm not having much luck teaching my cat 🐈 to play dominoes, though. The more prepped I get, the less I go to town. Last month, I didn't go at all...
I have literally got BOTH my adult Son & Hubby…. listen to all the advice you put out!!! Might be a good idea, for those who have family members that think you are “over doing “ it. They’ll quickly change when they listen to Leisa’s straightforward wisdom!
I get what you're saying about not bartering in one way. I know someone who has a plethora of aluminum foil, because so many prepper channels say that it's a great barter item. But for real life, we barter. We produce and grow certain things really well, other things not so much. I have found neighbors who produce other things week. We gift each other fresh, frozen, and canned things lol For those having issues meeting neighbors, I highly recommend going for a walk once a week on garbage night between 5 and 6 ish when people come home from work ✌️
Another item to consider is activated charcoal. I’ve used it in the past with great success for our dog who got into some decon. Last weekend we were camping off grid and I got the worst heartburn and stomachache of my life. We didn’t think to pack any stomach meds but I had the charcoal capsules; in 15 minutes I felt relief and we didn’t have to go home. Ordering two more bottles to keep in the cars.
Just got power back after Milton (way faster than expected🎉) Every time my power goes down I am amazed at how much water we use. Not necessarily potable water but- cleaning, dishwashing, laundry. I continue with business as usual when the power is out because we never know how long it will be. Things get uncivilized and depressing fast if home and hygiene aren’t kept up with no power. Just my 2cents from someone whose power goes down once or twice a year.
Things to know about radio: >Prime Entry Point (PEP) radio stations. There are 77 of them and they make up the IPAWS/emergency alert system. In the event of true SHTF or declared national emergency, these may very well be the only radio stations operating. If you search IPAWS radio stations, you should be able to find the list. I keep a handwritten copy in a small field book. >There's also a tier 2 PEP station candidate list. These are stations that were upgraded to PEP standards but were not added into the IPAWS network. They could very well still be operating should SHTF happen. >Clear channel radio stations. They operate at 50 KW with a directional antenna so they do not interfere with each other. They are designated class 1-A. Clear channel means any other station operating at the same frequency must power down at night so they do not interfere with the clear channel. >The two key stations everyone needs to know are 700 WLW out of Cincinnati and 850 KOA out of Denver. They are called blowtorches because these two stations could cover the entire lower 48 with their broadcasts under ideal conditions. This would be the case in an SHTF or national emergency situation
I added cornstarch to my order today. I found a recipe for Cream of Anything Soup Mix, shelf stable. From Tales From an Empty Nest website. I can't wait to try it since I love Cream of Mushroom Soup and always have dehydrated mushrooms.
I watched this yesterday and thought about whether to get the shortwave radio. I had picked up a portable radio at a thrift store a few months ago so I checked it this morning and it had a short wave setting on it besides am and fm. 👍👍 I’ve never listened to shortwave before.
I've had the best time shopping in your Amazon store. I bought the candles, fondu pot, gonna order lanterns and head band. I had no idea they made such. Ordering more stuff this weekend. Ty for sharing.
Another thing to mention for us older ladies is incontinence pads/underwear. If there is ever a paper shortage, they will be affected as well. Back to your regularly scheduled program ...
Definitely check first aid kits and add to them. This summer, i found old benadryl and got rid of it and did the thing we shouldn't do.." I'll remember to buy more" . Hubby got stung Thursday, i knew i forgot benadryl, so went to a brand new first aid kit. No benadryl. So Definitely check them.
Ohhhh people, I don’t know what is wrong with me. I just finished new shelving & better organization in my pantry. I got the freezers in order. The pantry was a place of peace. Decided I should eat stir-fry & did a HUGE, WM order. What was I thinking? I found myself patting bags of frozen veggies to try and fit them like a blanket into the veggie freezer. Then I had a meat canning flurry followed by Prime days & WM Deals days. I feel my calming organization teetering. Think I have caught STOCKTOBER FEVER and the month is not 1/2 over.
My husband is on board but didn't want to address that we need heat/cooking option for the house. We have alot of gas stored but eventually they will run out for generators and solar isnt reliable in winter. We plan to Bug in so we need longterm. Hurricane Helene was a wake up call. We picked up a brand new wood stove with pipes etc for $300 on FB market place. Praying for all.
Leisa, We just did the analgesic/cleaning/sanitation run two weeks ago! You can use "used" paper products like paper towels and paper plates to start (safe) fires in an emergency, too. Great reminders about hygiene, as well. Wishing you and Phil happy prepping. We never know what we'll need or what runs low until it's gone or unavailable. MIGardener for the seed win!
Well if your the solar lantern queen then my husband is the king, every time I turn around he’s brought a new gadget home, they have been very handy on several occasions.
The Dollar Tree has shower curtains that could be used like a tarp to collect rainwater into a plastic tub if you need too.. If you absolutely had no choice, you could drink the water in the toilet tank (the top part obviously) or drain your hot water tank.. I save laundry detergent container and add water to it so there is some soapy water just in case its needed for a shower or washing clothes. A small solar panel is good to have. I have seen ppl make a sand heater with a metal bucket filled with sand and a piece of copper, they heat the copper with a candle and the copper heats the sand.. all good things to know!!
also, if you cant have weapons like guns, ect and cant get ahold of pepper spray you can use a can of WASP spray. Cost about $10. It shoots out of the can in straight line 20+ feet and no one would want that poison in their face...
Thank you for the work you are doing. Got serious about disaster preparedness after Helene, then Milton. Amping up my efforts now, inventory, purchasing and getting ready. Thank you 🙏❤
So, right … IT TAKES TIME. Started stocking about 5 yrs ago. Still have things on the “to get” list. But the pantry eventually gets to a replace what you use stage (or grows slowly).
I recently was cleaning and found a notebook from 2019 on things I wanted to get. It felt so daunting at the time. But as I read through the notebook it dawned on me that we now had most of those things. I considered what we’d used and what was collecting dust or hadn’t been used. I have so many things left I’d like to do but I know that it’s just a step by step process that leaves us better than if we’d done nothing. I know people who don’t prep at all because in their mind they feel it’s pointless and prefer to live in denial/ head in the sand. That’s incredibly sad to me
With all those candles, wood stoves etc. u need emergency fire blankets, fire extinguishers. The firemen might not be available or too busy to respond in a shtf . At least if u have these available u may have chance to stop a disaster.
Great point! We have several fire extinguishers around our house, garage and in our camper. If you don't have any, you should do your best to get some. First responders can be tied up for hours or days during disasters. We have to be ready to help ourselves.
Love your videos!!! You explain things so clearly with 100% common sense! Thanks for all these videos you’ve been doing to help people prepare for the unexpected Leisa!!!❤
I did order the crank up radio I love it .where we live here in Michigan I can't get am stations but I can with that little radio .Thank you for all your lists. You're such an amazing person helping us get prepared ❤️ Prayers for your surgery to go well and a speedy recovery 🙏 😊
I still have the Volcano Stove that I got pre Y2K. It can burn wood or charcoal and can nestle a cast iron Dutch oven. You can have hot coals underneath and put some hot coals on top for baking. Of course now I have different options for cooking indoors, too. Butane stove, canned heat, and a thermal cooker to conserve fuel.
Praying for good outcome on surgery 🙏 Good to have some zip ties too, so versatile! Extra cloth, like old sheets can be turned into slings and bandages, but ANY old cloth, whether its clothing or what, see its possibilities! Battery tea lights are goid too, but LOVE SOLAR lights, but lotta candles work on batteries and no fire risk...We USE our outdoor grill all year long here in Pa, also kitty litter, many uses but get straight clay kind, its cheaper too...LOVE the foldable shovels! Living in the country we have almost ALL of this...ALARMS for perimeter can alert you faster than anything,i got the driveway kind, and I even keep the yard on my chicken coop combo locked! They have their own lighted protection... Loved the binder tips Leisa! Good video‼️
I admin Third Culture Patriot and other groups on Rumble and FB. This is what I am seeing- even people "aware people" are now one High Alert. I am bombarded with questions. You are one of my go to
We can never have too much baking soda, great for cleaning refrigerator, smellllls! And white vinegar, full strength for some things, otherwise dilute it, it's is good for cleaning most things, like garbage cans etc.
We just repacked our first aid packs. I made a whole First Aid backpack with Trauma kit. Husband is a hunter and we keep in his truck. Also restocking totes hidden at alternative locations. God bless and prayers work.
I had to laugh when you mentioned the construction garbage bags because my mind went to that place at the same time you winked. I also want to thank you for all the information you bring to all of us. I appreciate it.
So much awesome information! I save your videos because I know I'll forget something later, lol. Thanks so much for all you do to help us stay safe and informed. Have a great day and a successful surgery.
Leisa - I have been following you for a few years now. We had a very small thing happen this week but it made a big impact on me. Our truck went in for repairs on Monday - it is usually done the same day, however they needed parts so it wouldn't be done till Tuesday - they sent the wrong parts so it wouldn't be done till late Wednesday. We were going to go grocery shopping on Tuesday - we had enough milk to last till Tuesday - couldn't go till Thursday. I knew there were 2 cans of evaporated milk in the pantry but when I got them out they were best before 2020 - couldn't use them. It taught me two things - use up things while you still can and keep a bag of powdered milk in the pantry. That was one of the first things we bought at the grocery store and I also made sure to check the best by date on the package and use it up. Learned my lesson. Thanks for all you do.
@@Myfavorites877 They had been in the pantry way too long and were not only very old but in no condition toe be safely eaten. I would not put my family in that kind of danger.
@@myrtlelester383 I saw video that said as long as you opened it and it’s still white and not yellow that is still good. So I just wondered if that was true or not.
Might not be enough in the store for the second round of colds/flu. We stock enough for 2-3 major colds each (2 people), including cold pills, cough medicine, cough drops and kleenex. My last two colds were really bad and a 4 oz bottle of cough syrup doesn't even last a day. And cough syrup is not cheap!!! And when shopping for cough syrup during the last cold, Walmart was out of my preferred choice. I ordered more from Amazon for the future, and now have 8 unopened bottles for us.
Great video! After watching, i am confident I'm doing things right! Yeehaww! 😂 I suggest having 3 or 4 silkok keys. In harsh times, if theres still running water, most department stores have a water faucet with no turny bob. The silkok key can fit most, if not all faucets. Small enough to toss in your backpack.
I lived in Michigan all my life until we moved to Tennessee 3 years ago. Even though I don’t enjoy the cold, I find myself missing a really good blizzard!
I have cats. And I use the cat litter that has no scent in it. I wash it out real well then I add some vinegar and water. Let it sit out in the sun for a day or two then let it air dry. They’re very nice. They’re very easy to store. You can put them in a garage. You can put them in ashelf in the backyard, but it is a start. At least you could use it to flush your toilet if you don’t have Out House.
Keep an eye out for the fleece blanket kits. Instead of putting a border around the layered blankets, put one long seam down the long side and sleep between the layers. This fabric will reflect any heat you generate back towards your body. Unlike a cotton quilt, it won't get cold to the touch if moisture condensation builds up.
Growing up my family were in 4-H and REACT . We were big on survival. I have several solar lamps and solar phone chargeres . Another safty idea , make sure you have plenty , up to date , fire extinguishers. Love your content 🥰
I ordered those flameless battery operated candles this week. Looking forward to getting them! Speaking of fondue pots, today I tried heating up a cup of soup in it. I used about 5 tea lights. After 10 minutes, the soup was lukewarm; after 15 minutes, it was piping hot! To me, that's a very reasonable amount of time to have a hot, homemade meal.
Amazon recently had a BOGO free deal on an alcohol fueled fondue pot. I had been hoping to find one on Marketplace used but it was a decent deal and the kids will absolutely love it especially if the lights are out for whatever reason
I live in a place overlooking Lake Michigan right at 600sq ft myself ... I keep enough water for 100 days & have purifying also ... and of course food for 6 months if I had to stretch it. I have always been good at putting 12 sq foot of things in a 10sq foot space ... I have a cabin in the semi middle of nowhere in the UP ... 3 months is the most you need in a city / town setting ... honestly if things are not better in 4 weeks > you are probably going to be forced to relocate > is a permanent SHTF life changing scenario. Bucket food ... as you said > are all 95% Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal and Cream of Wheat and take a Lot of water ... people will regret going that option. Also as you said have enough of Meds, First Aid and such ... plus 6 months of Soap, Shampoo. Toothpaste and such > those items could be hard to find in certain scenarios ... Toilet Paper and Paper towels are a given ... A year of Toilet paper as a base is not that big of a deal.
My biggest problem with barter is, once someone knows you've stocked up, what's to keep them from raiding what you have? Yeah, I'm not doing that. I prefer to be the gray woman.
I used to read water meters for the oldest town in our state...I didn't know it until I worked there, but they used to have big butane tanks that they buried in the ground in the 1920s...
Good luck with your surgery and recovery. If having general anesthesia, get some stool softeners because you will get bound up, so be ready. Best wishes for speedy recovery. Blessings to you and your husband.
@carolstrickland6979 magnesium supplements work just as good for this or better than stool softeners which contain PEG , polyethylene glycol. Do your research. You don't want to take this into your body
I watch you daily I just never comment. My pressure canner should arrive Monday. I'm so excited. Thanks for all your info. I'm a great grandmother and I adopted four grandkids. The need is great. Love your shows.
Bartering makes perfect sense, but not the way you described it!! Well, the way you described it is not bartering, LOL!! You do you! Love that! Sorry to hear that you have to have surgery. Prayers for your healing and quick recovery!! Thanks for all the lists. I think we are well stocked on every single thing. I'm still canning and freeze drying the garden veggies, and meat I'm finding on clearance. Keep prepping everybody!!
Thanks! You're amazing
Awe! Thank you so much! You are too!
I put spray tops on my rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide bottles. Makes both of these items last a lot longer!
Thanks, I'll try it. I usually transfer them to a spritzer.
@@kell1408 I do that too!
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Great idea. Im a pour it girl and it wastes alot of product. Ive been more mindful of oils/spices lately and measuring them
I am adding items to my Walmart cart as I listen
Every video I watch costs me at least $100 😂😂
😂😂😂 same!
Me three lol😂
@@MargaretF717 Smart!
I totally understand… This is where I was in 2020. That Christmas I bought prepping gifts! I still haven’t done a good job with the water piece of emergency stuff….
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Heads-Up ALERT! I live in GA, alot of the peanut crops in south GA has been destroyed by Helene - plus alot of the pecan groves ... now is the time to pick up extra peanut butter, peanut oil, etc ... praying your surgery goes well sweet lady!
Prayers for you and your husband, if he’s your caregiver after surgery. My husband was my caregiver and could not have asked for a better nurse, cook, laundry and home cleaner. Praying for a fast recovery…
You are very lucky to have such a great life partner who will step up. Especially doing house work.
I finally won my hubby over by saying, “well would you rather have some of the extra money in the bank or the actual groceries in our possession?” Then we talked about if the shtf did he think we could get our money, to pay for food and essentials, out of the bank. The food and essentials are now in our house!
SCORE!!!!
My family doesn't really think that it is necessary, but I have been doing what I can. A box or package will arrive and hubby will say, "what did you get now?" The last was water purification drops. Stopped at the liquor store to pick up vodka to start a new batch of vanilla
It’s so sad that even after the Covid shutdowns and shortages they still don’t understand. My family told me when the shut down started “we no longer think you’re crazy! Thank you!!!!” ❤
They will thank you when you ever needed it
lol. My husband gets so irritated, too! He just doesn’t get it! One day he’ll understand…
My son rolls his eyes at me . I don’t care he will be glad when the crap hits the fans.🙂
Mine is now an ex, tossed all my preps my direction when I left, then griped about the cost of food 3 months later 😂
I recommend outdoor solar lights for emergency lighting . No batteries . Recharge outdoors and bring them in .
During bad weather, there may not be enough/any sunlight to charge them. Make sure you have alternative backups.
Solar lights use rechargeable batteries that eventually go bad. I usually keep a few extra rechargeable batteries for them.
I left FL over 30y ago but much of my family is still there. Im amazed and saddened that I'm more prepared for emergency than they are and I'm now in WV mountains. They have no power and idk if they have a way to cook, light, keep cool, etc. I am not at the level you are but it's people like you who have gotten me where I am. Hubby appreciates what I've done and he helps add to it. Your book will be at my door in 2 days. I've been printing what you have links for and greatly appreciate you for all you do!
Many Blessings to you!
Wow! I have been in coastal Texas all my life, I have been through multiple Hurricanes and even remember Hurricane Carla in 1961! Luckily we had minimum damage from it! My parents had supplies to get by until things recovered!😁Been through three major ones since 2000! Always prepared!😁I am surprised people in Florida wouldn't be more prepared!😲I did hear about a town in Louisiana that had so many backup natural gas generators trying to run them after a storm (Hurricane Francine) that it pulled so much gas the utility couldn't keep up!😲😲
My sister told me that, she thought that " I was kinda silly for my prepping. After, Helene and Milton her opinions have changed. Sometimes it really does take a proverbial "slap in the face" to realize what is going on. Thank you Leisa and all the other preppers for the knowledge I have been able to accumulate over the past 5+years.
I use my old laundry detergent containers for water storage for flushing and washing dishes. Great video.
Thanks! I never thought of that. I always saved old 1 gal water jugs for everything.
I save my large antibacterial soap bottles and they are filled with water in my husband’s shower that is not being used.
Me, too. Great way to recycle those jugs!
@@jenniferharris3989 do y’all have any idea on how to reuse laundry bead bottles? I have several saved up.
@@RhodaJaynesorry to be a Debbie downer but the fragrance permeates the plastic on those things so you may want to be careful what you do with them. Depending on their shape they can be cut into a scooper or cut off to use as a funnel. But, personally my rule is if they have sat for a year and I haven’t used -put in a recycle bin and hope they get recycled. 😁
I have a 400sq ft apt, belongings of two, and still prepare. Soups, stews, canned fruits, veg will replace some water storage needs. Storage is under bed, couch, a tall rack in the living room, two shelves in a linen closet keeps it organized. It's easy to fit 40 gallons of water at any time, actually, just for drinking, nothing else. Baby wipes if I can't shower. It's doable, but feng shui...ok, that's a challenge.
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😂😂😂 Feng shui is not something I considered when prepping.
@@shani6708 Prepper Feng Shui is I will survive!
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Actually one of the Feng Shui cures is to put something reflective on/near your stove to reflect the bounty of food that you prepare for your family. So if your preps are neatly stored, put a mirror near them to "spiritually double" what you have. So unless your preps have turned your home into a hoarder's nightmare you should be ok. It's more about good intention and leaving enough space to allow the "Chi" to have room to flow around your preps.
Another suggestion for home security: a big dog, and/or a flock of geese. They make a lot of noise if someone is creeping around your house, and can be pretty menacing! Plus, if things get really dire, geese are delicious!
About seeds: order them from MIgardener. They are $2.00 per pack, and if you order 10 or more, you get free shipping. With the exception of a few of Luke’s favorite classic hybrids, they are all heirloom seeds. I have been growing seeds from MIgardener for years, and they perform very well. Their germination rate often exceeds that of seeds from other places that charge 3-4 times as much, and you get as many, if not more, seeds per package. They are also a small family business located in Michigan!
I live in Michigan too and I order my seeds and things from him too! Great guy! ❤
I love his seeds (and YT channel) as well. Around the end of August his seeds go on sale (about 20%) then by the time end of September comes there down to round 50% off-- He does this to sell off everything and then get his new seeds in for the next growing season. I really appreciate this. I had my 1st garden this year and it was amazing. Next year hope to do both a Spring/Summer garden as well as an Autumn garden.
Luke and his family are the best! Their seeds are top notch and their service is perfect. MIGardener is where I get my seeds. One day I'll visit the store. It's only a 90 min drive.
One thing for potty time in a 5 gallon bucket that Inever hear mentioned is using fine pine shavings. One bag lasts months, no smell and can be put in a compost pile. Super easy! $7 for a huge bag.
You can also use a sturdy plastic bag taped down to your toilet rim. Put the lid down and oh so much more comfortable than a bucket.
Where do you get the pine shavings?
Farm stire, tractor supply carry the shavings. They are used for livestock bedding.🇺🇸💜
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During winter months, the halfway mark on a tank of gas is the new empty for us. We have a check list for all upcoming storms. Days we charge everything, etc. I know it is always when you caught off guard, checklist and the whole family aware, helps. Thank you Leisa!
We live in California aka earthquake country. 1/2 tank is always empty here.
I've been filling up at half tank for a few yrs now..
I don't even have to wait for winter. I try to always fill my tank up, when it gets to the half way mark. Because, my thinking is, if there's an emergency, I don't want to have to worry about stopping and getting fuel.
They won't let me get a refill until I'm at 20 percent and some times after 20 percent if it's cold can go from 20 to zero in a few days but my tank is 275
@@cheriessoblessedformerlyfeari usually can't fill my propane tank till it's 20% or less.
Yay! I scored a fondue pot last night at an auction for $5!! Made my day
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Leisa… sending you Prayers and healing vibes after your surgery. Take care my friend 🙏
I am very grateful for people like you. Over the years, I have followed many preppers and thanks to all of you, I am well-prepared! Your presentation is excellent, and I always appreciate the time you have taken out of your busy life to produce these videos. 🥰
Yes, thank you. Refresher, reminder and rotate.
I think Leisa's my favorite of all of them! She focuses on food and nurturing, which is my priority, rather than the traditional "bullets, beans, and bandaids".
I've used the puppy pads that absorb liquids in my camping potty. They are perfumed and you just take them to the dumpster as needed. Of course you line the potty with a good thick trash bag. I used to do a lot of primitive tent camping and the restrooms were not available, for about a mile... Needless to say, at my age, that distance was not an option.
Cold and flu. For those who have FSA/HSA accounts with no roll over. Stock up on meds/first aid before the end of the year.
Great idea
Yes! That’s what I did…before the e…….😅
We did that before my spouse retired. Amazon has a huge selection of products for pepper med kits etc
And feminine products, now JACE is fsa eligible.
Prayers for a quick recovery with no issues or side effects.🙏
We have been cooking outside with the Scouts for years. Turn a metal trash can upside down. Put your bread dough, cake batter, or biscuits in the cast iron dutch oven, then put the lid on top. Heat your charcoal, then put some on the trash can, put your dutch oven on top, then add more glowing red charcoals on top of dutch oven lid. Leave to cook for awhile. There are charts with how many charcoal briquettes to use, for how long, to get whatever temperature you need. Works great, and the food is delicious!! We've baked pies and cobblers in there, too!
I'm a female and we learned so much when we were in boy scouts and we still have all of our camping gear, etc. But son Eagled out in 2006, hubs and I stayed in it longer to help out. And we tried getting back into it again about a year ago and things just didn't work out with our schedules.
Just sharing and I have tried it to see if it worked and it did ! 1 cup cake pan some clay flower pots and some tea candles put tea candles in cup cake slots " tin" and you can put clay pots upside down over the tea candles and it will heat and area for hours ! If desperate it will keep you from freezing
TY, Great idea for under the sink to keep the pipes from freezing😊
BE CAREFUL. THOSE CLAY POTS ARE PROVEN TO EXPLODE. NOT SAFE INDOORS.
Your advice is so timely. The hurricane disaster in NC is an example. I didn’t really think about needing cash until this NC disaster. Great tips.
I'm in the middle of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, The eye of the storm passed over just near here. We were evacuated and were happy to return to just minor home damage, no flooding. My garden is trashed, but oh well. We have no power, but being a prepper, I got my freezers and fridge running on a generator, and we can charge things. I'm set up as if I was on a comfortable camping trip (albeit without air conditioning in the FL heat). What really has struck me is how unprepared some of my neighbors were. My elderly neighbor was so thankful to charge her phone so she could call her out of state family. I asked her if she needed anything, and she said no. So I started rattling off things I could offer her. It hadn't even dawned on her that those things were possible! Now she's happy waiting for the power to be restored with our extra camping stove, propane, case of water, easy to cook food, a lantern, batteries, and a little radio to listen to. Prepping is very important. Please do what you can to be prepared for even just a prolonged power outage!
@@SweFlo you just never know who you will be helping. Thank you for being so compassionate.
When I open comet, or Ajax cleaner.. I only expose 2 of the small holes on top, us the seal on top to cover the rest you don’t need to shake out all that cleaner, I do the same with bleach only poke a hole in the foil seal you get a controlled amount instead of a huge amount
I used my emergency radio that you recommended during Helene. We did not have power for three days, but more importantly, we did not have Internet or cell service so we actually listened to the radio. My husband quit making fun of me.
I'm sorry you had to use it, but so glad you had it.
I didn't know you were having surgery. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Glad you're not going to be alone after. That can be scary.
God bless you ❤❤
I tell you, people were going crazy at the grocery store before hurricane Milton and I did not have to get a single thing. Two days before the storm we made sure our vehicles were gassed up. My pantry was ready for any emergency and fortunately we lost power for less than 24 hours but people like my sister may be without power for 10-14 days. We are still experiencing flood in areas that normally don't. It's a mess but again having my pantry ready saved us one more time. Great video Leisa.
Central Florida here. Our electric only went out for 12 hours. I have not left the house since last Tuesday. We have everything we needed. I know where my holes are in my prep. Blessed.
Recently had a heath issue, not that serious but enough that my husband and I made sure both our "chore list's "were in order ; one of the things I realized about our preparedness was - make sure everyone living in your house understands the systems in place. Sometimes, some people fly under the radar 😜Don't forget to stock knowledge ! Take Good Care and wish you well 🥂
Hope you're doing well and on the mend.
Making sure that everyone in the house knows the systems in place is such great advice.
I like having contractor bags too 😉 you just never know when you need to "take the trash out".
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Lol, I remember those kotex pads my mother had in the bathroom closet during the 1970s and 1980s. They were so huge! They were like little mattresses. Noah could have stopped the flood with a few boxes of those monsters. She compared using them to riding a horse but she said they worked.
OMG Those were the days......hahahaha
" kotex pads" were the bane of my early teen age life. Along with that "belt".
Roflmao on Noah stopping the flood with them! 😂😂😂
And DON'T FORGET, we had to SAFETY PIN them on our underwear!!!! There was no sticky adhesive on them.
Learn to use a menstrual cup- game changer and money saver! ❤
Can you really be too prepared? I think not. Love your channel. Keep them coming. GOD bless
Thank you Leisa. I hope your surgeon has steady hands and you have minimal to zero pain and you heal fast.
Thank you Leisa for all the great info! I've been preparing, but you mentioned a few things I need to pick up. I'm a 69 yr. old widow living with my Aussie dog, a pew-pew, on 3 acres with a creek close by. Prayers for complete healing after your surgery. Thanks again for helping us Seniors be ready.
I'll be 69 in 3 months. 😊
Sounds like you are living a great life and are prepared.
@@denisewilson8367 well, sort of... I'm not having much luck teaching my cat 🐈 to play dominoes, though. The more prepped I get, the less I go to town. Last month, I didn't go at all...
I have literally got BOTH my adult Son & Hubby…. listen to all the advice you put out!!! Might be a good idea, for those who have family members that think you are “over doing “ it. They’ll quickly change when they listen to Leisa’s straightforward wisdom!
I get what you're saying about not bartering in one way.
I know someone who has a plethora of aluminum foil, because so many prepper channels say that it's a great barter item.
But for real life, we barter. We produce and grow certain things really well, other things not so much. I have found neighbors who produce other things week. We gift each other fresh, frozen, and canned things lol
For those having issues meeting neighbors, I highly recommend going for a walk once a week on garbage night between 5 and 6 ish when people come home from work ✌️
Another item to consider is activated charcoal. I’ve used it in the past with great success for our dog who got into some decon.
Last weekend we were camping off grid and I got the worst heartburn and stomachache of my life. We didn’t think to pack any stomach meds but I had the charcoal capsules; in 15 minutes I felt relief and we didn’t have to go home. Ordering two more bottles to keep in the cars.
Just got power back after Milton (way faster than expected🎉) Every time my power goes down I am amazed at how much water we use. Not necessarily potable water but- cleaning, dishwashing, laundry. I continue with business as usual when the power is out because we never know how long it will be. Things get uncivilized and depressing fast if home and hygiene aren’t kept up with no power. Just my 2cents from someone whose power goes down once or twice a year.
prayers for a quick and full recovery!
Things to know about radio:
>Prime Entry Point (PEP) radio stations. There are 77 of them and they make up the IPAWS/emergency alert system. In the event of true SHTF or declared national emergency, these may very well be the only radio stations operating. If you search IPAWS radio stations, you should be able to find the list. I keep a handwritten copy in a small field book.
>There's also a tier 2 PEP station candidate list. These are stations that were upgraded to PEP standards but were not added into the IPAWS network. They could very well still be operating should SHTF happen.
>Clear channel radio stations. They operate at 50 KW with a directional antenna so they do not interfere with each other. They are designated class 1-A. Clear channel means any other station operating at the same frequency must power down at night so they do not interfere with the clear channel.
>The two key stations everyone needs to know are 700 WLW out of Cincinnati and 850 KOA out of Denver. They are called blowtorches because these two stations could cover the entire lower 48 with their broadcasts under ideal conditions. This would be the case in an SHTF or national emergency situation
Thank you!!
Thank you. I'm going to write that all down.
I greatly appreciate your channel and the community you have here! Its nice having other support others❤
I added cornstarch to my order today. I found a recipe for Cream of Anything Soup Mix, shelf stable. From Tales From an Empty Nest website. I can't wait to try it since I love Cream of Mushroom Soup and always have dehydrated mushrooms.
I watched this yesterday and thought about whether to get the shortwave radio. I had picked up a portable radio at a thrift store a few months ago so I checked it this morning and it had a short wave setting on it besides am and fm. 👍👍 I’ve never listened to shortwave before.
Go for it!
Get some wire for the shortwave,the longer,the better.String it up high between some trees.You would be amazed at the difference!
I've had the best time shopping in your Amazon store.
I bought the candles, fondu pot, gonna order lanterns and head band. I had no idea they made such. Ordering more stuff this weekend. Ty for sharing.
Just a note, headlamps outside at certain times of the year, results in every bug within a mile circumference flying in your face.
Another thing to mention for us older ladies is incontinence pads/underwear. If there is ever a paper shortage, they will be affected as well.
Back to your regularly scheduled program ...
I love you. God bless. Thank you for your time and humor, experience and calm.
Prayers go out to you for your surgery. I hope it goes well and I pray that the surgeons have a steady hand and God with them.
Definitely check first aid kits and add to them. This summer, i found old benadryl and got rid of it and did the thing we shouldn't do.." I'll remember to buy more" . Hubby got stung Thursday, i knew i forgot benadryl, so went to a brand new first aid kit. No benadryl. So Definitely check them.
Great Advice. Esp telling everyone to fit your families needs & likes.
Ohhhh people, I don’t know what is wrong with me. I just finished new shelving & better organization in my pantry. I got the freezers in order. The pantry was a place of peace.
Decided I should eat stir-fry & did a HUGE, WM order. What was I thinking? I found myself patting bags of frozen veggies to try and fit them like a blanket into the veggie freezer.
Then I had a meat canning flurry followed by Prime days & WM Deals days.
I feel my calming organization teetering. Think I have caught STOCKTOBER FEVER and the month is not 1/2 over.
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My husband is on board but didn't want to address that we need heat/cooking option for the house. We have alot of gas stored but eventually they will run out for generators and solar isnt reliable in winter.
We plan to Bug in so we need longterm. Hurricane Helene was a wake up call. We picked up a brand new wood stove with pipes etc for $300 on FB market place. Praying for all.
sending healing energy your way and grateful for all you do! Be well in health and spirit.
Leisa,
We just did the analgesic/cleaning/sanitation run two weeks ago! You can use "used" paper products like paper towels and paper plates to start (safe) fires in an emergency, too. Great reminders about hygiene, as well. Wishing you and Phil happy prepping. We never know what we'll need or what runs low until it's gone or unavailable. MIGardener for the seed win!
Well if your the solar lantern queen then my husband is the king, every time I turn around he’s brought a new gadget home, they have been very handy on several occasions.
The Dollar Tree has shower curtains that could be used like a tarp to collect rainwater into a plastic tub if you need too.. If you absolutely had no choice, you could drink the water in the toilet tank (the top part obviously) or drain your hot water tank.. I save laundry detergent container and add water to it so there is some soapy water just in case its needed for a shower or washing clothes. A small solar panel is good to have. I have seen ppl make a sand heater with a metal bucket filled with sand and a piece of copper, they heat the copper with a candle and the copper heats the sand.. all good things to know!!
also, if you cant have weapons like guns, ect and cant get ahold of pepper spray you can use a can of WASP spray. Cost about $10. It shoots out of the can in straight line 20+ feet and no one would want that poison in their face...
Thank you for the work you are doing. Got serious about disaster preparedness after Helene, then Milton. Amping up my efforts now, inventory, purchasing and getting ready. Thank you 🙏❤
God bless you,your advice is priceless. May you heal quickly.
So, right … IT TAKES TIME. Started stocking about 5 yrs ago. Still have things on the “to get” list. But the pantry eventually gets to a replace what you use stage (or grows slowly).
I recently was cleaning and found a notebook from 2019 on things I wanted to get. It felt so daunting at the time. But as I read through the notebook it dawned on me that we now had most of those things. I considered what we’d used and what was collecting dust or hadn’t been used. I have so many things left I’d like to do but I know that it’s just a step by step process that leaves us better than if we’d done nothing. I know people who don’t prep at all because in their mind they feel it’s pointless and prefer to live in denial/ head in the sand. That’s incredibly sad to me
Hope your surgery goes well take care and thanks for all you do!
That's what I do one at a time , THANK YOU LEISA
With all those candles, wood stoves etc. u need emergency fire blankets, fire extinguishers. The firemen might not be available or too busy to respond in a shtf . At least if u have these available u may have chance to stop a disaster.
Just bought.a small fire extinguisher on sale at
Costco. $12 of security.
Great point! We have several fire extinguishers around our house, garage and in our camper. If you don't have any, you should do your best to get some. First responders can be tied up for hours or days during disasters. We have to be ready to help ourselves.
Love your videos!!! You explain things so clearly with 100% common sense! Thanks for all these videos you’ve been doing to help people prepare for the unexpected Leisa!!!❤
You are so welcome!
I did order the crank up radio I love it .where we live here in Michigan I can't get am stations but I can with that little radio .Thank you for all your lists. You're such an amazing person helping us get prepared ❤️ Prayers for your surgery to go well and a speedy recovery 🙏 😊
I still have the Volcano Stove that I got pre Y2K. It can burn wood or charcoal and can nestle a cast iron Dutch oven. You can have hot coals underneath and put some hot coals on top for baking.
Of course now I have different options for cooking indoors, too. Butane stove, canned heat, and a thermal cooker to conserve fuel.
I just love your attitude. Thanks for all you do.
Last year, I bought my family booties that are made out of sleeping bag material. They are SO warm! They are for emergencies. Amazon
Car key fob and scope batteries, and various lightbulbs, like for appliances and nightlights. Phone contacts and important documents on a jump drive.
But if no electricity how will you get the info off the "jump drive "?
Praying for good outcome on surgery 🙏
Good to have some zip ties too, so versatile!
Extra cloth, like old sheets can be turned into slings and bandages, but ANY old cloth, whether its clothing or what, see its possibilities!
Battery tea lights are goid too, but LOVE SOLAR lights, but lotta candles work on batteries and no fire risk...We USE our outdoor grill all year long here in Pa, also kitty litter, many uses but get straight clay kind, its cheaper too...LOVE the foldable shovels! Living in the country we have almost ALL of this...ALARMS for perimeter can alert you faster than anything,i got the driveway kind, and I even keep the yard on my chicken coop combo locked! They have their own lighted protection...
Loved the binder tips Leisa!
Good video‼️
Oooooh The zip ties go well with the trash bags, duct tape and shovel too 🤓🤓
I admin Third Culture Patriot and other groups on Rumble and FB. This is what I am seeing- even people "aware people" are now one High Alert. I am bombarded with questions. You are one of my go to
We can never have too much baking soda, great for cleaning refrigerator, smellllls! And white vinegar, full strength for some things, otherwise dilute it, it's is good for cleaning most things, like garbage cans etc.
We just repacked our first aid packs. I made a whole First Aid backpack with Trauma kit. Husband is a hunter and we keep in his truck.
Also restocking totes hidden at alternative locations.
God bless and prayers work.
I had to laugh when you mentioned the construction garbage bags because my mind went to that place at the same time you winked. I also want to thank you for all the information you bring to all of us. I appreciate it.
So much awesome information! I save your videos because I know I'll forget something later, lol. Thanks so much for all you do to help us stay safe and informed. Have a great day and a successful surgery.
@@sueelliott3206 I write things down in a notebook, just in case we lose power and/or the internet.
Thank you for your channel. One of my clients lives totally off grid. He's interested in food preservation. I recommended watching you.
Leisa - I have been following you for a few years now. We had a very small thing happen this week but it made a big impact on me. Our truck went in for repairs on Monday - it is usually done the same day, however they needed parts so it wouldn't be done till Tuesday - they sent the wrong parts so it wouldn't be done till late Wednesday. We were going to go grocery shopping on Tuesday - we had enough milk to last till Tuesday - couldn't go till Thursday. I knew there were 2 cans of evaporated milk in the pantry but when I got them out they were best before 2020 - couldn't use them. It taught me two things - use up things while you still can and keep a bag of powdered milk in the pantry. That was one of the first things we bought at the grocery store and I also made sure to check the best by date on the package and use it up. Learned my lesson. Thanks for all you do.
Why couldn’t you use them?
@@Myfavorites877 They had been in the pantry way too long and were not only very old but in no condition toe be safely eaten. I would not put my family in that kind of danger.
@@myrtlelester383 I saw video that said as long as you opened it and it’s still white and not yellow that is still good. So I just wondered if that was true or not.
@@Myfavorites877 I opened both of them and even though they were both still white they were quite lumpy and gross - not safe to eat.
@@myrtlelester383 Yuck! Not good at all. I opened some shelf stable milk and I knew immediately it was no good.
hope your surgery goes well and you have a fast recovery
Thank you for your down-to-earth approach to prepping. SO helpful! Happy Thanksgiving to all of your Canadian subscribers!
Might not be enough in the store for the second round of colds/flu. We stock enough for 2-3 major colds each (2 people), including cold pills, cough medicine, cough drops and kleenex. My last two colds were really bad and a 4 oz bottle of cough syrup doesn't even last a day. And cough syrup is not cheap!!! And when shopping for cough syrup during the last cold, Walmart was out of my preferred choice. I ordered more from Amazon for the future, and now have 8 unopened bottles for us.
Leisa, there are emergency radio frequencies on Ham radio that you can also tune in to on 2m and 70cm.
Love you and your wisdom Lisa❣️
Get risers for the bed, 4 inches. Some solar devices need to be charged with AC/DC then solar will keep it charged. Check the instructions!
Great video! After watching, i am confident I'm doing things right! Yeehaww! 😂 I suggest having 3 or 4 silkok keys. In harsh times, if theres still running water, most department stores have a water faucet with no turny bob. The silkok key can fit most, if not all faucets. Small enough to toss in your backpack.
I lived in Michigan all my life until we moved to Tennessee 3 years ago. Even though I don’t enjoy the cold, I find myself missing a really good blizzard!
I have cats. And I use the cat litter that has no scent in it. I wash it out real well then I add some vinegar and water. Let it sit out in the sun for a day or two then let it air dry. They’re very nice. They’re very easy to store. You can put them in a garage. You can put them in ashelf in the backyard, but it is a start. At least you could use it to flush your toilet if you don’t have Out House.
Keep an eye out for the fleece blanket kits. Instead of putting a border around the layered blankets, put one long seam down the long side and sleep between the layers. This fabric will reflect any heat you generate back towards your body. Unlike a cotton quilt, it won't get cold to the touch if moisture condensation builds up.
Growing up my family were in 4-H and REACT . We were big on survival. I have several solar lamps and solar phone chargeres . Another safty idea , make sure you have plenty , up to date , fire extinguishers. Love your content 🥰
Puppy pads are great for putting under kids when sick. keeps beds a little cleaner.
Yes, they are only $15 for 100 at Costco's. -John's wife
Great ideas! Definitely some stuff i hadn't thought of. Thank you!
I ordered those flameless battery operated candles this week. Looking forward to getting them!
Speaking of fondue pots, today I tried heating up a cup of soup in it. I used about 5 tea lights. After 10 minutes, the soup was lukewarm; after 15 minutes, it was piping hot! To me, that's a very reasonable amount of time to have a hot, homemade meal.
Going to order them tonight.
I ordered a tea warmer from Amazon. It’s really small and uses one tea light for heat.
Amazon recently had a BOGO free deal on an alcohol fueled fondue pot. I had been hoping to find one on Marketplace used but it was a decent deal and the kids will absolutely love it especially if the lights are out for whatever reason
Walmart sells lsrge we wipes great for bathing in a bad situation
I live in a place overlooking Lake Michigan right at 600sq ft myself ... I keep enough water for 100 days & have purifying also ... and of course food for 6 months if I had to stretch it. I have always been good at putting 12 sq foot of things in a 10sq foot space ... I have a cabin in the semi middle of nowhere in the UP ... 3 months is the most you need in a city / town setting ... honestly if things are not better in 4 weeks > you are probably going to be forced to relocate > is a permanent SHTF life changing scenario.
Bucket food ... as you said > are all 95% Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal and Cream of Wheat and take a Lot of water ... people will regret going that option.
Also as you said have enough of Meds, First Aid and such ... plus 6 months of Soap, Shampoo. Toothpaste and such > those items could be hard to find in certain scenarios ... Toilet Paper and Paper towels are a given ... A year of Toilet paper as a base is not that big of a deal.
I agree with you about bartering
I’m not against bartering but not stocking specifically for barter. If I need to trade, it will be from the stuff I use for something I need more.
My biggest problem with barter is, once someone knows you've stocked up, what's to keep them from raiding what you have? Yeah, I'm not doing that. I prefer to be the gray woman.
Just went through hurricane in SC: no power for one week. I used my Gas One butane stove for very first time: highly recommend. It’s fast cooking 🎉
I used to read water meters for the oldest town in our state...I didn't know it until I worked there, but they used to have big butane tanks that they buried in the ground in the 1920s...
Prayers for you for good recovery.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤
Good luck with your surgery and recovery. If having general anesthesia, get some stool softeners because you will get bound up, so be ready. Best wishes for speedy recovery. Blessings to you and your husband.
@carolstrickland6979 magnesium supplements work just as good for this or better than stool softeners which contain PEG , polyethylene glycol. Do your research. You don't want to take this into your body
I like your 'small' stove top coffee percolator.
I watch you daily I just never comment. My pressure canner should arrive Monday. I'm so excited. Thanks for all your info. I'm a great grandmother and I adopted four grandkids. The need is great. Love your shows.
CONGRATS!!! You've got this!!!
Bartering makes perfect sense, but not the way you described it!! Well, the way you described it is not bartering, LOL!! You do you! Love that! Sorry to hear that you have to have surgery. Prayers for your healing and quick recovery!! Thanks for all the lists. I think we are well stocked on every single thing. I'm still canning and freeze drying the garden veggies, and meat I'm finding on clearance. Keep prepping everybody!!
Leisa, fondue pot, will PU on sunday..non electric; brand new is $32. paid extra, $11.00