I truly believe that the majority of Americans are a paycheck away from either being homeless or hungry. I don't consider myself a hoarder of food but, I do stockpile. My mom did it while we were growing up and I guess I just carried on like she did. I'm not a doomsday prepper waiting on the zombie apocalypse. I'm a prepared prepper who prepares for the unexpected emergencies in life. One day, while coming home from work, a drunk driver hit me head on. I ended up on disability. Had I not had food stored up, I would have gone hungry. During the pandemic in 2020 my kids were unable to find certain things for their family. Things like toilet paper, sugar, flour and even some meats. Fortunately, they knew I stocked up on stuff for emergencies and I was able to give them what they needed. My dad taught me that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Especially if you are talking about food. I also do NOT show people my food. Back in 2020 when there were shortage everywhere, the news in the city next to me (I personally live in a very small town but get the news from Jacksonville) was telling us to be careful coming home from the grocery store. They said that people would follow folks home and then rob them. Not for their money or their car, but for the food they just bought. Hunger is a very powerful motivator and if someone, no matter who it might be, is truly hungry and knows you keep food and where it is, they might come looking for it. Just be careful I guess is what I'm saying. No matter who wins the election on November I really believe there will be some kind of fallout. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think so. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to share you time and knowledge with us and I look forward to the next video.
@@faithandarrowhomesteadCan't do Co#id again. Bird Fluff isn't really taking off. People are suspicious of anything politicians say and don't trust them. It wouldn't surprise me if they try some sort of malicious cyber attack. Tbh last week's outage was a test run. And, I think there's going to be a huge stock market crash on the cards to tbh.
@@faithandarrowhomestead They can't do Co#id again. Bird Fluff isn't really taking off. People are suspicious of anything politicians say and don't trust them. It wouldn't surprise me if they try some sort of malicious cyber attack. Tbh last week's outage was a test run. And, I think there's going to be a huge stock market crash on the cards to tbh.
You may want to learn to pressure can some of your beef. Canned ground beef is wonderful for quick casseroles and tacos. Canned stew beef makes a quick meal as well. Save your freezer for your steaks and roasts.
Haha glad to know I wasn't the only one panic buying during Covid. I filled an entire closet in our guest room with "panic Covid buying". One day my husband opened the closet and just stood there in shock telling me this was like the scene in "Beautiful Mind".
Great advice! And I love that you remind folks that you're just showing what you do but encourage everyone to do what works best for them! One of the reasons I adore you!!! God Bless You!!! ❤❤
Never keep empty jars, always keep full even with just water, just a tip. My airfryer i got as a gift and its supposed to have a dehydrator mode. I have shelves in my spare room, extra pantry cupboards in my kitchen. I even have canned goods in my closet in my room. Its just me so foods i stocked up for emergency during Covid that is still good and kept for emergencies. My town was hit by a tornado 4/26/24 and we didnt have power for several days. My generator was being used to keep the freezers and fridge going. I have burger and deer canned. This year i am canning Muscovy. I keep my rice like that in the buckets with a Gama lid. Mind your humidity and temp when storing in the buckets to keep weeves and grain mites.
I’ve had a few others give the water advice. I have many canning projects planned so I need my jars but I did have a bunch of empty beer growlers that I cleaned and filled with water.
I do admit, I have some ramen noodles put back, do I eat them normally, no I dont but if Im truly hungry and dont have better food I would eat them. I used to love them before I started eating healthier. We can just start where we are and build from there. Keep making videos, I like your content.
I am a small space homesteader in upstate NY and found your channel through your last video! you spoke on so many of the things my heart and soul have been experiencing 💔 unfortunately I am very alone in this, both my parents and all grandparents have passed and my best friend passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago, but your video was almost like having a deep conversation about all the things that I wish I had someone to talk to about ❤️ many blessings to all ❤
Oh gosh Amanda, I am so very sorry for your losses. Involve yourself in a church, join a few homesteading group Facebook pages local to your area, join some clubs, something to get you around other people. We are not meant to be alone. I pray the Lord provides you with incredible relationships ❤️
I have boxed and store bought food also. I have it put aside for people who may need it. I may not need it but someone else might.🤷♀️ It is cheaper to go that route when trying to help others. Neighbors..friends and some family. I have a very select few that might come to us if need be. I'm ready to help them also. You're feelings are correct. Somethings up and somethings coming. Keep going on being prepared. I feel the same way. Something my mom used to tell us when we were young..God helps those who help themselves. I feel that is very important because some are relying on God to do it all for them and I don't feel that will happen. We need to be ready for whatever comes. Some would say I fear monger but most see what is happening..especially with the economy and are doing what is needed so as not to be scared but to be ready. Have a very blessed day.❤
Oh that’s an idea! I hadn’t thought of that. Purchasing the products with seed oils, food dyes, corn syrups, etc. is also supporting those corporations though. I’ll have to think about that a bit more.
I as well have store brought canned , bagged and boxed food storaged along side with my home canned preps. I like to freezer prep fruits and veggies too.
I call my homesteading room my "kroger room" It is my grocery store! I can vegtable broth. Keep all those peels, ends and cook your own! God bless you!
Glad to find a channel with only two in the family. I am 64 caring for my 93 year old dad and working full time. Yes I have the pantry full of store cans, grew up with prepping for weather and just in case the month outlasted the money. Due to my stroke and dad's health issues I am trying to do more home cooking as time allows- it may only be making chili using some grocery store food or making my own spaghetti sauce. Goal was for a garden but not able to do it on my own especially when all our rain came in two days and is so dry now. And I have had to become plant based, but dad eats some meat
You are doing amazing! Absolutely there are those with real limitations and in those cases, I understand simply buying store cans. But even so, you are still canning! I am proud of you and admire you ❤️ Also, I liked how you said “when the month outlasted the money” I’ve never heard that.
Great video! I sold my 12 acre homestead and i shoved a ton of that stuff in a 7x7 room. Now we own 55 acres off grid and currently in a town home as we get a few things lined out and ive managed to use the space under stairs, closets etc. You get creative where you can put food up in.
Thank you 😊 for your video. I used those containers for my canning lids too lol 😂. I water bath every thing but my jelly, I open kennel can my jelly and pickle , the mennonite and Amish uses that method for everything, I start canning three years ago. I’ve also learned no to waste any , I’ve learned to make homemade chicken and turkey stock and broth, after eating a chicken or a turkey.
Shout out to your cameraman! Also, those chest freezers are insanely efficient with electricity. Technology Connections did a great video on it. You could probably power that thing with a really small generator if you needed to.
Love your name by the way. It's rare that I find people with names close to mine... Jalene. I appreciated your video on preparedness... specifically your bravery in stepping out in faith that God was leading you to speak. It can be scary being honest about your perspective ... but when we understand that He is moving underneath all of that we are then faced with another matter altogether.... do we really trust Him, or do we let fear (of what others might say, for example) keep us from moving where He "highlights".... He often will give us the opportunity to step in faith where seems scary to step because His ways are not the ways of the world. Which means... if we are His mouthpiece ... then we are going to be asked to step up to some challenging things. He has given me so many times "to remember" that I trust Him. That usually gives me the gonads to follow His highlights rather than respond in fear. Every time it has led to such blessing!... Him bringing to my life something that helps with the next hardship.... It's truly been amazing. So keep following His highlights Jaylea! I mean... look at where it has led! people are interested in knowing more and that is fantastic. As a side note - A great resource for me has been CityPrepping here on RU-vid. He has a lot of guides already made... things to help people get prepared. I don't find it to be doom and gloom, frear-mongering type of channel, but rather an honest look at what's happening in the world and how it might shape strengthening preps - ie... droughts and hurricanes leading to failing crops has the likelihood of creating a food shortage... consider crops expected to be affected... can you plant some yourself.... what can you get backup stock of, even if only a little at a time... etc. Learning these things has helped my anxiety greatly.
This was a good video! I did 'panic buy' for the last couple years, but I'm now puttig more thought into what I'm storing. It's only me & I have 2 cats that I raw feed, so I'm concerned about feeding them! I have raw food for them in the freezer & have also bought freeze dried meat for them. People need to think about pets, too! I have some staples for myself & others...nothing fancy, but enough to sustain a few for awhile. I enjoy your channel. I will probably go back in time to see what all you've done. Thanks for the info! 💕
I have a Generac generator that covers part of my home, which was one of the reasons I purchased this home. It has been a lifesaver especially during hurricane season. Recently my generator went out; had to get it serviced, which turned out to be a $1170.00 bill for a battery and main board replacement. One of which as a single parent, I really couldn't afford but had no other choice. Now the other part is the propane tank for the generator has to be filled and since that isn't federally regulated the pricing is all over the place, Years ago it was about $600.00 to fill the tank, Lord only knows how much it is now. Life has definitely been a struggle financially for me lately between household expenses, medical bills, etc. I have decided to also start a pepper pantry, but it will take time. Love all that you have talked about and explained. Thanks.
Well hello my friend! I hope you had a blessed 4th and a fabulous birthday celebration! Surprised to see you today, but so glad I got to! Thanks so much for all of that helpful info. I’ll be looking forward to more. Blessings to you! 🤗🤗
I like to freeze fluids and cooked beans in measured 1 and 2 cup quantities in repurposed plastic dairy containers; and for the past many years in glass food storage containers. Thenmi remove the frozen contents as chubs like they were an icecube. For myself, i stuff the chubs down repurposed bread bags seperated by 2 layers of waxed paper. The stuffed bread bags do stand on end andvstavk if supported.
I bought extra can openers. Upped my camping gear. No electric ,manual can opener. Old ones are best ( don't break). Barter too. Give away so ppl can access their cans.
We don't have space so yes I have things spread all over but we are ok with that for now. I love freezer jams! I freeze them in ice cube trays because I can make and have a bigger variety without having to worry about anything going bad once it's thawed if I don't eat it fast enough. I also can proteins so that I do have shelf stable meats if the power was to fail for any length of time. I do love your attitude lol. I do have an area of the store brand mixes, boxes, and other less healthy things but mainly for times my husband does cooking because he does not do from scratch for much of anything and he's picky lol.
Great Starter Room !!! I have the same dehydrator ❤ And I dehydrate ground beef all the time !!! Same on my Grain Storage !! And I have the Same Mill !! & the Lemans off grid mill !! Same Mixer ….. 🤣🤣 ❤❤❤ Keep it up My Friend!! God Bless you !
I believe that a lot of people panicked during Covid and bought shelf stable food that perhaps would not normally eat. Or as you are - we are now in a different phase of life, a health journey and won’t eat some of the stuff purchased during that time. I went through and donated what I could that was not expired to our local food bank. On the other hand, I have family members that are not on the same health journey and they are able to eat some of the processed food (not everyday) so slowly but surely we are trading it for organic, wholesome nutritional food. I figure that in a crunch any food is better than not being prepared and no food. I have on my list a food grain mill but in the meantime purchased a kitchen aid one (prime day) but I agree we all need a hand crank one. Thank you for sharing your insight. I will be putting on my list the food grade buckets from Azure as yesterday I could not find any at one of our local stores.
I agree with you 100%. I also started a panic buying pantry when covid hit. Im still trying to rotate through it. I have also wised up on the nutrional value on most products. What is really scary now is all the recalls on everything. I have always had a garden and been canning for 20 plus years. Only recently started canning beef, chicken, and pork. As far as the not so healthy stuff I panic bought, I am slowly working through it along with much healthier choices I am now stocking.
You could also freeze your broth in ice cube trays then just pop them out and put them in a gallon size zip lock bag. Then just take out what you want to use when you need it. 😊
I can’t grow a carrot so my daughter Will get the large bags of carrots and can them.we get them early spring when the garden aren’t ready to but things up. You can always do something a little at a time.me can for 10 now but that is small count. I have 38 grandkids and great grandkids and great great grandchildren. We are both disabled. We do what we can.
I love Ramen Noodles, are they good for you? No.. will they fill bellies yes. I don't use the packets in them too much sodium but I do use them for a base just as you would spaghetti or any pasta noodles. I love using them to make a stove top tuna casserole which if you gather all the ingredients is a shelf stable meal. I do put all my shelf stable food in glass jars though.. I am OCD about bugs and rodents after working for a exterminating company and add Bay Leafs to everything pasta, grains, dry dog food everything I also use popcorn tins or cookie tins for things like saltines cake mixes even tortilla shells things that wouldn't fit that great in a glass jar ( I love Azure Standards half gallon jars) though any glass jar works I have been known to use pickle jars for storing pasta or beans in with Bay Leafs. Anna In Ohio
@@faithandarrowhomesteadI was just going to comment the same thing. Bonus points if you clean/sanitize your jars in the oven before filling with water, so they are ready to go when you need them.
@@faithandarrowhomestead I can't take credit... I saw it on another channel. Wish I could give credit, but I don't remember. Might have been RoseRed Homestead.
@@GrowLegacyYes I think I remember Rose Red Homestead mentioning storing water that way. She also said to save the card board package to store clean jars upside down of course without the water.
Thanks for explaining about the wheatberries! Makes sense to me now. I’m on the road most of the year in my converted cargo trailer but looking to find land to settle down and homestead for most of the year. Lots to think about but know God will guide. 💜
Besides pressure canning beef and chicken breast, I also pre-cut, cook, put into the dehydrator, when dry, place in court jars and vacuum seal with a moisture grabbing pack.
Off to a good start, but I wouldn't use the food dehydrator and growing seeds in the same space as storing your food goods. Due to the humidity you will get from the seed planting. and dehydrating. Dark, cool and dry for longer shelf life. Flour. I buy the regular size bag, and slide the bag it comes in, into a vacuum seal bag I make from the roll type, and vacuum seal it so it won't get the buggies, and protects it from moisture. These are my back ups, now the one I use from day to day. I don't use it all that often, but if it hits the fan. I do sugar, the same way, to add another layer or protection from moisture. If you want to keep that much light in the space, consider making curtains for the racks, to block the light getting to the food goods, that way you can keep the window light as is. This will also make things look a bit more tidy, as you fill up and need to add more racks.
You can get your buckets for free from backery or deli and buy the lid from Tractor supply . Saved me alot of money i did have just use the ones they come with intell you have the funds .
Im really leery about buying used canning jars like that. Never know how they were used or stored. We were gifted a bunch of jars from a lady that used to Can but hadn’t in a few years. Every jar broke in a waterbather while making pickles.
4Patriots has solar generator. They have a small one the side kick. 600. Can pay 99$ month. Or if you have $$ I don't they have a big one. But it's 3k I think you get a free small one.
I dont have a pressure cooker....but you made a good point about having things stocked on shelves instead of freezer in case of power outage. Could you show how to make a simple broth and can it? That would be awesome.❤
Hello! You need a pressure canner to can broth. Here is a video I made pressure canning a few different things, including broth. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-02LVZ_Mhj98.htmlsi=-zoZDQOmHOGWly4f
Just a tip that I learn from the amish if you take a long fishing line on the side of your metal shelf you can place your rings through it to hang and utilize your space. Then you can use those containers to store more salt and sugar or other dry things😉
I used a metal coat hanger, unwound it from the top, put the lids on then wound it back up, I had to use pliers I'm sure the fishing line would work as well. Both work.
Shop sales! If you use it and it’s on sale buy extra. Stock up. You eventually just buy stuff on sale. I very rarely have to buy something because I need it. When ketchup on my shelf gets low…I know that Memorial Day or Labor Day will be coming and ketchup will be on sale again. I buy 10 for .99 each. Instead of 1 for 2.99
Love it , could you possibly read passages from the Bible like prepper dawg does ? Any baking store or high volume restaurant has food grade buckets that are much cheaper
I used 5 gallon buckets with twist lids like the ones in this video to store rice and we got bad weevil's in it! Rice was less than a year old. I was told this video explains how to keep weevil's out.... Other than the bucket I see no other suggestions?
Then your rice had weevils in it to begin with. They didn’t get in through the bucket. The solution to that is to first freeze your rice for a few days before transferring to your bucket.
If you do not utilize the prepackaged food, (Mac-cheese, ramen) why not donate this to a food bank? Bless someone. Keep on with your videos, you are spreading clean eating information. ☺️
@heidiwolfgang45 I'm 60+old. I've learned a long time ago not to purchase or grow food I don't consume, even in emergency situations. But if you did and realize you are not, let someone else benefit from it rather than dumping it.
Great question! I have a free ebook I created answering this very question. faithandarrowhomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beginner-Guide-to-Homesteading-Ebook.pdf
I suggest become a master of 1 first. So say you want livestock, maybe start with a few chickens or whatever. I started with goats (don't recommend cause they require a lot lol) do that for a year or 2 than add a new critter. Same as your garden start small and plant only the things you like at first. So may e grow just 2 or 3 veggies.
