As a grocery store cashier , i always go to the clearance section , because usually we have boxes of cake mix , some brand of water , and canned foods . It’s great to always grab a few of each after work or just shopping
I always stop by my grocery store clearance cart when I come into the store. Sometimes, I get lucky and find spices and things that I actually came for and they're insanely cheap. Love when that happens.
I shop my local Kroger store everyday looking for markdown meat and other food and non-food items I have shopped this way for many years. I got 15 packages of meat yesterday for a total of $18.86 7 packages of that was 18oz. bear organic boneless chicken breast they had so much markdown meat yesterday I barely took any. Today I bought nothing I don't need more pork and roasts
I greatly appreciate your 'hesitation' to spread fear to anyone and your temperaments help communicate your observations and concerns for the future. I think you're spot-on with your observations and doing all you can to prepare for the future. Thanks for the insights and your calm approach to sharing on YT.
Time for people to come together! Start a nonprofit, stop being a consumer, call truckers, call those with land, find others like yourselves, find volunteers, ask for donations! You can’t homestead your way through this. It’s going to take numbers. There’s power with numbers. If we take away our dependency, we take away their power.
This is what I keep bringing up lately. I just imagine being a tribal hunter-gatherer anywhere (Americas, Northern Europe, Arabia, Siberia, etc) pre or during the peak of the Roman empire. How did they survive? In groups. They combined strength, creativity, skills, and procreation or numbers. Getting along AND having a say is actually a complex skill. I say this as a modern-day introvert (easy prey in ancient times, basically).
I've spent different seasons focusing on different things....plant medicine, tinctures, gathering wild elderberry, making salves. Currently I am focusing on seed saving (mostly my spring harvests). I like the pantry and it's given me an idea of where to put my pantry.
I'm so glad you shared how you plan to stock up without buying up the whole dang store! It's okay to stock up, what's not okay is to completely clean out a store shelf in order to do it!
I live in Argentina, I was 12 when my family faced the mega inflation in the late 80's, things could go from 10 to 120 in one day, supermarkets were remarking products every 30 minutes. We had a stable period after that but started again with inflation slowly in 2006 and now we are forecasted to have 60% YTY which is totally insane. It is admirable how you are so conscious and prepare yourself and so generous to share with others. One thing I can tell you for sure is that tough times requires and takes you to be more creative and flexible to adapt to different situations. You can be creative forecasting as well, projecting inflation month by month and YTY in 2 or 3 scenarios (ideal, regular, worst) and plan forward with all kind of costs. Things that I would stock are imported ones, sounds silly but caryola kits, shcolar supplies, Elmer glues, good coloring pencils and A4 paper, etc. Sewing supplies, maintainance supplies such a carpenter glues, etc. I know it's hard, but you are great and I know it will make you stronger in many ways. All my love to you, you have beautiful souls and are a lovely family. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and your experiences. ❤
What a nice complement and great information. It was great to see I stumbled upon this channel just 10 minutes ago and your comment was first… Very nice to see. Looks like a great channel
One thing about inflation it’s not discriminatory it hits everyone sooner or later. So what is it looking like in Argentina now? How are your prices these days? And are there shortages in your grocery stores and have you heard of a prediction of how it’s going to look like come late summer early fall?
Organizing your pantry/feed/toiletry/medical items is a great way to take inventory of what you have and what you need. This week, I’ve been organizing my toiletry stores into bins (toothbrushes, floss, soap, etc). I was pleasantly surprised with some items and given clear direction of what was needed for others. I have always shopped 1 for now, 1 or 2 for later. (Except with certain things I buy in bulk in 25-50lbs, or in cases, etc.) My Aldi bill was never more than $80 (per trip). Recently, it’s been $140-$160 (per trip)! 😯 20 bales of hay last year was $200. 20 bales of hay this Spring was $400! Things are getting real…. But that’s no need to panic, just to wisely and diligently prepare!
Completely agree! And even though we didn't mention it in the video, we feel the more prepared we are the more we are able to help not just ourselves but bless others in need when the time comes. :)
I've known for years. Many years. And I'm grateful to be prepafed. As best as I can.I have food hidden ALL over my tiny apartment. No one knows. Lots and lots of batteries, candles and different types of solar lights. I feel guilty at times, but everyone could know if they just read that book !!!! The Bible
You speak out my thoughts and inspire me to act, to do more gardening, rise more animals. We live in the neighbourhood of Ukraine, so uncertainty and anxiety is very close to us now. Recently I read a quote, something like: You have to build the ark BEFORE the flood. So we are building our future, as you are. Thank you and bless you all!
Thank you for sharing this information. In addition to everything you said, I also think it’s a priority to prepare myself spiritually by storing the Word of God in my heart. There will be difficult times ahead. Now is a good time to place your trust in God and to find hope for the future. 🙏❤️ Jesus says in Matthew 7:24-27 : “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Amen! If any government were to confiscate our Bibles (it has happened in history) you will always be able to rely on all the Scripture you have memorized! Store it up in your mind and heart! ❤
I'm new to your channel (you do so great on screen!) and I really like the straightforward way you both approach it. It's not political or fear mongering, but a focus on the independence. Bravo. Plus your garden and pantry are so inspirational.
First time seeing. You two and channel. You both are very impressive and knowledgable. You seem to get to the point and also show us firsthand what you do to preserve food. Love your homestead and beautiful family
Without being catastrophists, we must prepare for the foreseeable changes in our present way of living. Our consume-based, globalized society will not last long, as we are exhausting all the resources so rapidly. It is our duty as mothers and fathers to think ahead for our childrens' future, it is our duty as humans to be prepared to help our communities.
In history we used to keep a larder that had foods stored for many months learning how to create such a pantry would be a huge blessing. Most people don’t even know what they eat in a month let alone thinking about a year or longer. My biggest fear is that people are going to go hungry because of this in the future.
...most people go shopping for a 2 day supply of food. Incredible to see what people "stock" up on around here when bad weather is on the horizon. In addition to milk and eggs being cleaned out, so is the soda and beer aisles. Interesting priorities...
@@TheSeasonalHomestead I know! The soda and the chips and junk food that will not do anything for your health. It really shows how much people have completely lost touch with their health and the importance of food. I have been working on healthy meals and once and a while I splurge with a bowl of Raman noodles or a candy bar. I gave up soda several years ago and have never really liked the taste of alcohol. My big thing is wheat berries and fruit and vegetables. Last year I learned how to can and that is really my favorite hobby. Sugar and coffee are my big addictions that I am working on.
Always check expiration dates! A lot of sales or markdowns that are good to stock up on, go on sale to get rid of them when they are close to their expiration dates.
I’ve been wondering what you guys felt on this topic. Many other RU-vidrs have been hounding being prepared (i think to the scary level). So thank you for commenting, but not being the only content you’re putting out there.
Firstly I absolutely agree with you guys. I work for a food wholesaler in Australia and I see first hand how much everything is increasing in price plus transport issue due to our crazy Australian weather atm. Secondly my daughter and I absolutely love watching all your videos. Oh and Becky you are absolutely incredible on all your videos so please don't ever stop being your amazing self. Your family is absolutely beautiful and we love that you have decided to share your homestead life. Thank you from 2 very big fans in Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🐨
Picked up a packet of bag of 4 zucchini the other day in an Australia supermarket - $2.90 it said on the shelf, at check out I was charged $4.40- I went back and queried it after taking a photo of the sign and was told - oh that's the old price! (I got a refund) but it means the price in one day jumped from less than $3 to $4.40!
(Mary here) dumpster diving has been something I've found is helpful, Petco/Petsmart for our dogs or donated to local shelter, local Safeway tossing way too much stuff not expired or just expired, Big Lots tosses boxes of things recently expired, so much waste! I'm canning meats along with vegetables. Gardening of course too. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Something else to consider are ways you can shift away from one time use items. For instance, using a menstrual cup instead of tampons or pads. Growing Luffa squash instead of buying kitchen sponges. Hang drying your clothes outside eliminates the need for dryer sheets. These are good for the environment, for your wallet, and you are less reliant on a supply chain. I appreciate your videos and how sensitive you were to not instill fear in your viewers. :)
You can eliminate the dryer sheets and still use a dryer. You won't be coating your clothes with animal fat and destroying their breathability. (Animal fat in the dryer sheet is what makes your clothes feel softer). It is hard to hang dry in the winter in most places.
I have always preferred using my clothesline over my dryer…and the best fabric softener is to leave your laundry on the clothesline during a rain and then let them dry and the rain will really have then nice and soft 😃
@@bestbuilder1st I hang clothes when I can in the warmer months, but almost never in winter. I agree with your comment, I just don’t use dryer sheets. Once I stopped, I realized they really are an extra, I just don’t need. So why pay for something, that’s a one-time use, just to be throwing it in a landfill or incinerator?
Praise God I’m not alone!!! This has been in my heart for about 6 months or longer but same as you feel like sharing with others is not easy. This is what the Lord said to me when I was praying about what to do next: “For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats the price of a field; You shall have enough goats’ milk for your food, For the food of your household, And the nourishment of your maidservants.” Proverbs 27:24-27 NKJV May the Lord continue to bless you richly and thank you for sharing this!
I liked this. My partner talks about this subject a lot lately and I don’t know how to react or converse about this. I really liked how relaxed and safe this video felt. Maybe now I can contribute better. TY 😊
Glad it was helpful! We try hard to not make it sound scary, but instead a sort of comfort that comes when you can just do that one more thing to prepare a bit better. Not crazy prepper style, just in the name of being less reliant on others/businesses/govt for your basic needs. You are very welcome :)
Thank you for your tips. I started stocking up my pantry 2 years ago. We did it little by little and now have more food stocked than I think we can eat in our lifetime. I also stocked up on medications and toiletries. Now that prices are soaring, I feel way less pressure when compared to friends and neighbors because instead of going on vacation and buying new cars, we invested in long term food storage and in a vegetable garden.
I have noticed that even Azure is running short of grains. Food shortages are real and I am glad you put out this video without the fear mongering that we see all over right now! I have been concentrating on pet/animal foods also. I have a lot of grains, rice and beans that can work for humans and animals. Growing buckwheat, amaranth and lots of sunflowers to supplement too.
This is a goal of mine as well. I can only do herbs and flowers and a few veggies, limited space. But we have been stocking pantry with extras. I hate being low on TP, paper towels and such. I stockpiled disinfectants when the pandemic hit, but have since also started making my own disinfectants. I can't do a big compost pile like I want, so we toss the biodegradable fruits and veggies into the small wooded area near our homes to help the soil and the small animals that graze and usually get into the dumpsters. This way we have less trash pulled out of them and I don't have to go out there with gloves. I noticed other neighbors have been doing the same thing as we have.
Thanks for the tips and I have one for you. No matter where a person lives in this world there will be earthquakes in the days to come. Please put a board across your jars to help hold them in place.
Thanks for sharing! Please do a dry goods pantry tour! Would love to see how you organize and how you keep the most fresh accessible. Tips to maximize the space you have, and storage tips are helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this information. Definitely makes me feel like I am working in the right direction as I have also been thinking about this topic.
Wonderful video encouraging us all in practical ways to continue preparing. Planted my first garden a week ago and sprouts are already popping up. Bless you from Portland, Oregon.
i saw you work so hard and then i decided to get up....and do the dishes and clean the stovetop at the very least. Lol. thanks for the inspo. You both are tremendously brave and hard working.
Something to consider amongst threats of food shortages and in particular, baby formula. Women can induce lactation on their own to supplement available nutrition for their infant. The Medela website has an article on inducing lactation, and ways to increase your supply... taking fenugreek for example to amp up milk production. ( I took fenugreek in the form of a tincture after my first and second daughters were born. I had enough milk for a couple of hungry babies ! 🌷 )
I am happy to hear you are using your freeze dryer more. Would love to see some videos on that. I hear Comfrey is an awesome protein for animals, too. You can freeze dry that as well 👍 I was thinking about you all the other day in regards to meat chickens. Have you checked out the American Bresse chicken? It's a larger heritage breed. That way you can have a self sustaining group of chicken. Great to hear from you ❤️ P.S. I simply CANNOT wait for a tour of the garden 😁
I haven't checked them out yet! My kids are the chicken experts, I'm sure they have heard of them. We do Delaware chickens which is also a large heritage breed. We have some in the incubator now for this year!
@@TheSeasonalHomestead you instinct to keep preparing is correct, keeping preparing food, Fuel, clothes, medical supplies, etc and involve friends families neighbors even enemies donate to people so they are prepared, to encourage them to get ready
Most importantly, ask the Lord for his blessing, to bless the work of your hands. We may be able to do well on our own, but how much more can we do with God?
Love your videos. When I had chickens and pigs all scraps of food from the house and garden went to feed them,including egg shells and meats..that helped on there food .Things are going to get worse.I have been preparing.Have a wonderful week and looking forward to your next video .
Interesting. I find it very difficult to watch their videos because of her dropping-down gravely tone of voice. Sad, because it's good calm reasonable content. Amazing how we all hear things differently. But it's all good, isn't it?
@@justjoanish I hear this more than you realize. Unfortunately there isn’t much I can do about my voice no matter how many times I try and make it clear. But I share anyway and I’m thankful for those who can look past my flaws.
Oh! That wasn't a negative on you. Sorry it came across that way. It's the way I perceive sound. It's actually something I also can't help. A condition where certain sounds are sounds are difficult for me. I'm subscribed, love your content. 💝
I want to thank u so much for speaking frankly about this - many people don't want to SEE it & will ignore events at their own peril. I find "preparing" (canning/dehydrating/gardening etc) brings me calm and even joy. My fear has largely subsided, although I do have some sleepless nights every so often. I am not a helpless mess of tears anymore, though! Be well, and thanks for all you do...wishing the best for your sweet family
We live in suburbia and are empty nesters. However my patio is covered with waist high garden beds and pots that are all growing veggies and strawberries. I added potatoes and onions this year and am dehydrating. Almost everyone can garden in some way. I love how your children participate and learn with you🌿
for stockpiling on soaps, definitely recommend looking into soap tabs you can drop into water! easy to store because they take up less space, and it uses less plastic too!
Totally right. We are hoarding vegetable seeds, fuel, building materials, tools, essential things etc. Also fabric to make our own clothes. We can cut eachothers hair etc.
When you can't grow olives, try cornelian (= Cornus mas) instead. It's great for pollinators because it flowers very early (around February to April). It tolerates colder climates and is growing in regions with cold winters like Austria, Switzerland or Germany with no problem. Usually its fruits are used for jam/marmelade, juice or alkohol like brandy, but you can harvest the fruits unripe, put it in salt water as if you'd ferment it until the "berries" have sunken to the bottom (they float on top of the water first), then wash them and put them in a glass that you fill up with oil and herbs of your choice or garlic or whatever you wish. It's called "olive of the poor man" where I live.
You popped into my feed and I am so glad I watched and have now subscribed. Your way of sharing how you stay ahead of the game and prepare for future uncertainties was done in a very thoughtful, mindful way. Props to you both for that. It’s so easy for people to devolve into anxiety or hysteria when the subject of preparedness comes up. I am a believer in self sufficiency and preparedness. We actually just got a dehydrator and look forward to adding that to my usual preserving and canning. I purchase many items in bulk already and try and keep as much on hand as possible. What you brought up about stocking things like animal feeds as well as non-food items and toiletries, meds, etc., was extremely important. We live is very uncertain times and with costs of everything escalating and continued unpredictability of access and supply chain, it’s a smart bet for all to take stock in a very logical and mindful way and do what ever one can to create a store of goods and foods to fall back, as much as time and finances allow. Even having a little extra here and there could be beneficial in the future…
As I write this a head of iceberg lettuce here in Australia is $9.50AUD a head at the local green grocer and in some locations it’s $12, you’re definitely doing the right thing by living on a homestead and being self-sufficient and keep your livestock as well, meat will be a luxury.
Thank you, guys, once again. Nice to know that we are not alone in our concerns about current situation. Doing the same. Luckily our animals can survive on grass feed almost year round in NZ. But chook feed definitely needs to be stocked up. Love you 😘
Fpr those of u that only have a small apron of land, think about container gardening. I am amazed to find I can grow many vegetables, e.g., herbs, potatoes, cabbages, even carrots in containers.
I've felt like I have to grow as much as I can since 2020. I did terrible in 2020. I watched RU-vid videos and kept reading everything garden related. It was like I was back in school. I really enjoyed it. My 2021 garden was awesome. Adding 3 or 4 more raised beds this year. I decided to just grow your tango celery for a crop and hopefully save seeds. I can try the Utah tall at my daughter's or maybe next year.
Thank you so much for sharing 💖🌿. I so agree with growing and stocking up one's pantry. I'm starting on a small scale as I have limited space because I live in a suburb, Cape Town, South Africa.🌍 I love your videos and look forward to more🌿💖
I live in a suburban home in Cape Town, South Africa. In August 2021 I started a Food in my front yard and because my back yard is much smaller than yours, I use square foot gardening at the moment. I have this tough Kikuya grass here that i difficult to kill, but in time it will be gone and I will be able to plant in a larger scale way like you do. In our country money is slowly losing it's value, 1st the cent was gone, then the 2, then the 5, people don't even bother to keep the 10, soon the 20 will also lack value until the 50 cents has no value and when the print a 500 Rand note then the problem will just continue. What can you buy with a dime over there? The whole world is heading into stormy times, your prep is great.
Couldn't help but notice your Hood to Coast hoodie. We used to live along the route near Sandy, OR. We would watch the runners passing by at the top back edge of our property. Were you a participant in '08? I agree COMPLETELY with what you are saying in this video! I've had a low grade sense of doom for a couple of years now and have been slowly but surely stocking away necessary foods, seeds, and other items we would need in order to survive. Hopefully we'll never need to do that but it brings a lot of comfort to know we would be OK in the event of world events that are out of our control. I love your channel!
I knew someone would notice :) Yes, I ran it back in '08, and yes, I still wear hoodies that are 14 years old 😂 Absolutely love the Oregon coast area!! We too hope it never gets "really" bad, but take comfort knowing that if it does, we will be a little bit better off. Thanks for watching! -Cam
Thank you for your tips and I believe you are spot on with what will sadly happen to our food supply. We are growing a bigger garden, bought the canning books you suggest on your blog and praying we can get a decent crop this year. Thank again for your blog and you tube channel, your such a blessing.
Mark Shepard is the one who gave me the final push to buy our property. I loved what he talked about, specifically trees and animals. The savanna institute that he works with is amazing. I love love love their principles. I call it my own garden of eden 🙃 having a self sufficient homestead is my goal.
And to your feeling a type of anxiety to get your house in order supply wise, i feel this very strongly too. Last time i felt like this was when we bought property and definitely feel this urge to get food and home storage in order. Even took inventory of our usual bulk stuff a few weeks ago! But definitely need to figure out the gardening aspect. It's been so hard with the baby and work and the house to get out there.
I've had the "feeling" for several years now. When people were panic buying..I was shopping my pantries. My girls were shopping my pantries. I increased my chickens 2 years ago..hatched 30 chicks this year..love my broody Orpingtons! I bought 10 American Bresse hens, 1 rooster this year..they are an all purpose chicken. We buy beef & pork from local sources..no room for them. We installed a Generac for our house..(922 sq ft).. Installing solar on my shop..which is my canning kitchen/pantry
Hi, in case if "bad things" outside will be longer or in scenario when people can buy goods only with mark of the beast, then as substitute to soap can plant soapwort. To replace dish soap can plant and use yellow mustard it cleans well and because it natural the water from washing dishes can go to the watering garden or trees. Also be it mark of the beast when electricity/water will be available only with mark or be it natural event that might be in the year 2024- magnetic shift(in history it was Carrington event) when all the grid going down. then need to get manual devices like hand/manual water pump and other manual devices.
We live in Arkansas now. Ran the relay when I interned at Nike back in 2008(yes, I still wear 14 yr old hoodies :) Totally miss the Oregon weather and u-pick berry farms though!! --Cam
As you know from gardening, there is no food shortage if you're growing your own. No other species gets their food from a grocery store. We're meant to eat what Nature grows.
Most people cant afford fruit, nut trees for human consumption. Having a garden is expensive and not guaranteed. I am doing mylar bags of dry goods, and dehydrated fruits, veggies. It takes a lot of money to stock up. Good luck.
Thankyou so much for inspiring and sharing this with us. We moved from Agadir to Atlas Mountains to start a homestead as well, but little disaster with people wanting to take over our land, b&b, etc. Trying to get our family reunion again and get back home asap. (We're stranded in Netherlands, pricewise, also way too expensive).
I live in Oregon and it rained a lot here recently. I freeze and can a lot of fruits and veggies every year. I also shop food sales and do not buy much meat. Chicken and fish mostly.
I live in the Netherlands where we don't have big enough houses nor enough space to grow or store much. We are growing some things in our tiny yard, but the Netherlands is a huge exporter of foods and while inflation on food, gas, petrol, electric and everything is also WAY up here I don't think we are going to have food shortages here, but you just never know. There isn't much people in the Netherlands can do anyway. We can rent plots of land to grow things on but it is so wet here usually and cold that the growing season isn't as long as in parts of the USA and even if you did grow some things there just isn't room for tons of storage for a years worth of food. We don't have basements and we don't have plots of land where most of us can have chickens or livestock. These tips are great though and I think there is always something, for everyone, to take from. So, thank you!
Great perspective you have!! We all have different situations, but can definitely learn and apply to our own situation. Even just growing an herb garden on a window ledge will keep a pretty good supply of herbs for you, and they smell good too!! Just a thought!! Would LOVE to visit your country someday too :)
Renting or buying land to grow food doesn't sound useful in your situation..maybe community chickens. Otherwise I'd go with Things that grow in cold climate and lower light, in smaller containers. Spinach, onions, camomile, salad, peas, chard, Kale. Also forage.
5 gallon buckets w/potting mix can grow vegetables seasonally on a small deck. In summer, cucumbers, lettuces, tomatoes; in winter, broccoli, potatoes etc. I just started doing this; not hard to do. Any little bit helps. 😊
@@tinac945 good for you!! I have a garden but I sistematically fail my lettuce and my beans. The garden is next to a forest and has a Toad pond, and the slugs are relentless. Luckily I have a sweet neighbor with the greatest allotment that grows tons of salad and regularly gives me some. I give her my jams or cakes in exchange. One day I'll grow magnificent lettuce. For now I insist on the Things that do grow well.
I appreciate your honest approach and sharing. We all need to be prepared! Happy that you two have acreage and can grow your food and share what you learn. Thank you🦋🌻
We’re pretty stocked on almost everything but need to up our game on the natural medicinal plant remedies and tinctures. Part of that will be home grown AND foraged plants like yarrow, mullein, stinging nettle, red clover and others. Vodka will need to be a part of this to make tinctures so be on the lookout for those sales. Having books on this subject as well as medical and nursing books are important just in case we lose internet.
if you can grow sesame seed, you can make tahini. mix tahini with soy sauce, maple syrup, miso and miso, makes a good peanut sauce. useful for those with allergies
The more videos I watch from you, the more I miss a garden. I live in a tiny appartment (little bigger kitchen, bath, sleeping-room, that's it :D) and besides the bill being very low (if I compare it to others), I really miss having some space to grow anything... I managed to re-grow some spring-onions next to my window, but that's all what I can do here :( However, I have one wall reservated for a pantry which helps me when I'm too lazy to go shopping (by foot, yey) or when I'm ill (which is the case right now... do you know how good it feels to tell your mom 'No, don't worry, I have enough food to survive the next 2 weeks.' My next place to live will definitively have some kind of space to grow something :(
I wish I had more room for food storage. Our house can honestly fit into your kitchen. I’m growing more food this year, but my pantry is a single closet. 😩
I personally believe we're heading toward another great depression if we do not change course quickly. I hope I am wrong, but things just keep going downhill.
We are already in a state of inflation and devalued currency that far surpasses the great depression. The difference is now, our standard of living is MUCH higher. Even if our economy hits the gutter we can still hold onto hope that it won't lead to hunger or starvation.
I have four of those blue barrels that clamp shut my daughter's high school class sold them for $5 each they had been donated by a farmer they originally held seaweed fertilizer I think?. I store shelled corn and bird seed in mine
