SOON YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LIVE ON NOTHING!
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- There may come a time when you have to live off of what you already have, the supermarkets are closed and there is no gas or water to your taps. What do you do?
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I don’t think I fear being poor, growing or foraging for food. I fear the social unrest.
Don't fear, just prepare for every contingency.
The liberals are very dangerous.. communism is deadly
Start carrying heat.
I am from South Africa. We moved from the city to a rural area. House and car paid off, no debt, got solar and are living frugal. Living off our land, growing our own vegetables and getting eggs from our chickens, wash in just a basin of water. Dont have mictowaves or extra electrical stuff just the fridge and tv. 2 plate gas stove and geyser. We also have a coal stove which we bake bread in. Loving my life!
Where do you get money?
The only problem is once people have to start hunting and foraging to survive, there won't be anything left to hunt or forage.
She true. My mother born in 1928 grew up on a large farm, perfect habitat for deer, turkey, etc. However those hunting opportunities didn’t exist because in her words “the old-timers had wiped them out long before she was born”. When times get hard all the conservation advances we have made will go out the window.
Pepper Princess, I want to send Link to my sister but unable to by text.
Oh, here's a commercial.
People will go looting long before they will hunt or forage. And that will get rid of many people
Agree that happened in the depression why they started telling people can only hunt deer in certain times because they were almost hunted out, we got such a deer over population here where I live it’s brought in the mountain lions by the butt load, no halt on mountain lion harvest, no halt on wild hog and now since I have a garden I can bag 2 deer they run in herds of 10 to 100 where I live , not scared of people as I was screaming at them to get out of my garden and they just stood there looking at me like why are you being so loud? 3 days later texas parks and wild life made their announcement and of course after my garden got ate up
civilisation made it by foraging until animals and plants were farmed.
I agree 100% I read a SHOCKING article that said half of Americans can't afford to go on vacation. Back in the 60s when I was a kid, no one went on a vacation except the super-rich. Now everyone lives as if there's no tomorrow, but there is. Bills do come! Keep up the good work. You explain things so well.
If you soak your clothes overnight, rinse out the dirt water, and then wash with a short cycle, you'll need less soap and it gets just as clean or cleaner than a normal washing cycle. If you rinse dishes in clean water, dispose the water in the garden and then wash them with a little bit of soap water, you save on watering the garden and on dishwash soap. I'm from South Africa and during the draught people came up with innovative plans such as collecting seawater to clean their homes floors, flush toilets, clean clothes and even bathed in the see with their swimsuits on. All the taps had locks on and the school children had to bring their own water. You were also not allowed to use underground water. Food was bought that required less or no water to prepare but with a high water content such as fresh fruit and veg. Clothes was kept neat and tidy, and aprons became fashionable again to avoid extra or unessasary washing..Rinsing water used for washing was filtered and re-used. Men would go outside to relief themselves. Other provinces transported bottled water that was purchased and donated by the public and transported by volunteers to the Cape Province. The water then were redistributed to poor settlements that couldn't afford bottled water. During these tough times people would help each other and give each other advice.
I like it and it all sounds great until you think of what we KNOW is going to happen in those cities... Which will spread... I get what you are saying though since you lived it...
I am retired. My grandmothers both grew up in poverty. Both taught me the old ways. In some ways, I did as well.
When we had kids, I utilized all that I had been taught, and we made it through. Both are college graduates and better off than us.
I agreed with EVERYTHING you said in this video! I'm usually a silent subscriber, giving you a thumbs up.
I had to comment on this one! ✝️ 🙏
I'm 66 years old and have homesteaded/farmed for most of my life. We had a 20 acre farm, large gardens and livestock for years. Canned and preserved it all. We eventually sold out and moved to a 3 acre rural homestead. Still with productive gardens. No livestock. Canned and preserved it all. Now we live in a different rural location with 2 acres. We've gone from a large farm to a small holding. From huge gardens to container beds. Honestly, when adding up all the financials on growing produce, raising livestock, canning and preserving food, we have NEVER come out ahead financially. We have done it all. It's ALWAYS been less expensive to just buy the food and put it by. Foraging is the only cost saving food alternative if you have it available. Of course if there is no food available to buy, then it makes sense to have the skills.
Yes please videos on no gasoline, no grocery stores and all the things we may be facing. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom Prepper Princess 🙏
I grew up in a four room house without HVAC. We didn’t have an indoor bathroom until I was five. We bathed once a week, and my parents continued that until they died … my father at the age of 97. His doctor was always amazed at how healthy his skin was. He ALWAYS said that people were removing their natural protection by bathing too much. At the age of 67, I fully bathe about three times a week, and I wear my clothes multiple times if they don’t smell. I use half the recommended detergent for laundry, and use white vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser. My mother had a wringer washer, and hung clothes to dry. She made lye soap (after rendering lard for it herself), and that was her laundry soap. I grew up very frugally. Dad never made over $800/mo, but he had a big organic garden, raised rabbits and chickens for meat and eggs, mom sewed everything we wore including suits and coats, canned and froze everything from the garden. She made her own bread, and cooked EVERYTHING from scratch. We had fruit trees and grapevines, and bees for honey. An idyllic childhood. I may not have had everything I wanted, but I had everything I needed. All that to say … if I have to do without life’s luxuries, it won’t be the first time … I’ve got the skills to do it, and practice many of them now. Foraging is wonderful, but when I picture a ‘scarcity’ scenario, I envision folks fighting over all that lovely fruit that you can currently just walk by and pick at your leisure. I picture folks in the woods, killing all the wildlife for food, fishing water sources dry out of desperation! THIS is why I have a small garden and a handful of chickens, and why I encourage people to at least stock some seeds in their refrigerator (they last so much longer), and plant a few things, just so you know how! Think about the skills you’ll need in a bad situation, and set to learning them! And figure out how to STORE and purify water. If our ‘grid’ is ever under attack, which is NOT far-fetched, having water becomes paramount!! It is out of wisdom we must prepare, not fear. As you said, we are spoiled rotten and have been for years! Look around and imagine the possibilities … then prepare for as many as you can. Job loss, illness, grid down, doesn’t matter. We need to be a prepared people.
Thank you for this walk down memory lane! It reminds me of everything we've lost and all that we take for granted.
You were Fortunate to have that upbringing which taught you so many practical life skills. I wish I'd had more of that kind of upbringing. 😊
I'm a liberal but I enjoy your videos and will continue to. Thank you for all the great tips. 😊
I'm not unsubscribing regardless of who you support.
Same.
Showering in the past - bathing only happened once a week but people washed themselves completely every day, at a wash basin. A friend told me that where she was in India they sat in the bathroom with a bucket of water and washed each day.
Correct. I neglected to mention the scrub-up every night.
I'm on a water meter here in the UK. Believe me, when you waste water you stand and think "how much has that just cost me?" It's a real eye opener. ❤
I'm a garbage man, I sweat all day and have garbage on my clothes, no way I'm getting in my bed smelling like I do all day😂
“Garbage man”? Ugh. That is so 1970s. You’re a sanitation professional!
When I was a kid growing up on the farm, we were allowed to shower once a week or bathe rather in about an inch of water for five of us. The rest of the week we took bird baths we filled up the sink with water used a rag with some soap on it, washed our private areas and her feet before going to bed.we hung our clothes on the line and clothes three times before washing. That wasn’t bad loving. That was smart. Because then you had more money for the things you really needed.
Oh yes, we are spoiled! My mom is in her upper 60's and its crazy how she grew up on their farm. How they lived with no bathroom for years. No running water in the house also for years! Yes, we are spoiled!
I am 61 years old. When I was younger, my parents built their house on some land and we were on a well. We went through a drought and what we did when we bathed was taking a shower. Turn the water on get ourselves, wet, our hair wet, shut the water off, lather our hair and soap, bar body, then turn the water back on to rinse. We also used the same towel for about a week. We hung them up to dry so they would not get smelly. My dad who grew up on a farm had a medium size garden on our land. He grew ears of corn, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, beets, and strawberries. When it was time to harvest the garden, we all chipped in (6 kids, mom & dad) what help harvest and freeze what we could to help us get through to next summer.
Prepper Princess I do not plan to go anywhere. You are smart, You are kind, You are special.
PRACTICAL
I did without voluntarily at different stages.
I unplugged everything in the house and then tried to live. Very educational.
After retirement, I sold the car and walked everywhere. When stopped by the police to see if I was homeless, I told them it was my free gym membership and they left me alone.
It was much more doable than I thought.
I could walk 3 miles in any direction which was a 6-mile trip, not counting the actual steps within the store.
I was planning to expand the perimeter to 5 miles, when I needed to help with hospice care, causing me to move and get a small cheap car, that served as an alternative place to sleep had I needed it.
This also gave me a chance to try RV life, not for travel, but as a cheaper way to have housing without property taxes. A nice, well insulated, thoroughly adequate one was only $50k brand new. My cheapest house was still over 100k so I considered this a bargain. I still have a full queen-size bedroom with closets.
I still have a full bathroom. I still have a full kitchen with microwave, frig/freezer, cooktop, oven, farm sink with faucet sprayer, etc.
I still have two leather-like recliners that provide additional places for guests to sleep.
I still have a full dinette that seats 6 roomy and 8 crowded. This also converts to sleep two.
Many also have fireplaces.
I live in only 200 square feet and surprisingly it works very comfortably.
I have an outdoor shower and an outdoor seating area where I can enjoy times with friends around a campfire.
Many have second outdoor kitchens that are great for serving friends and grilling outside.
I wish I had known about this long before I was forced into it for hospice care for a family member. They've been gone 4 years and I still live comfortably this way.
Mine has two skylights plus picture windows so it appears open and airy. If you don't like where you are, instead of having to sell a house, you just pull the RV to another location.
I hope this helps someone.
@@nrob450 Sounds great. Do you have to rent a space to park? I keep hearing it is very expensive and if the rig is over 10 y.o. many places won’t take you…any info you can share is appreciated😎👍
Yes, I meant to go back and add that in.
In Central Texas, they run $400 to $700 a month. Some include electricity and some do not. All of mine so far, the water was free.
Reting a space can be a lot higher if you get a resort type place with the pool and activities for the kids, etc. The one I tried average $1200 a month.
When I had to pay my own electricity I just used it very conservatively and so my bill was only $2 a month. The park owners couldn't believe it.
There's also a portable washing machine on Amazon for $200 which works really well and can spin the clothes almost dry so you hang them up on the shower rod for just a few hours to get them completely dry.
Pet owners put portable fencing around their RV or just walk their dogs on a leash.
Beside the lot fee, the other big expense can be repairs if you don't know how to do it yourself or have a friend who will help you for cheap. Mobile RV techs are notorious for overcharging so I would keep spare parts.
it would be ideal if you had a friend who would let you park in their backyard. you could save some money and they could make some money. all they need to do is run an orange electric card out to your RV and a garden hose.
I was on a Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine for almost 4 years. We had 2 showers for a 100 man crew, but many times we carried Green Berets and Navy Seals on my boat, the USS L. Mendel Rivers (SSN-686) was a "variant" 637 class Submarine. The officers shared 1 and the Chief Petty Officers shared 1. Typical Navy shower,1 minute rinse, lather up, 1 minute rinse off . No "Hollywood Showers"
We always had a competition on 90 day deployments to see who would go the longest without a shower. The longest I went was 28 days but the record on my boat at the time I was on it was 49 days..... dude wasn't going to shower even after he'd won so we stripped him down, carried him to the shower and forced him to wash.... Pew wee!! Stinky!! LOL
My family was poor too, had to tote water to house. Once a week, we had tub bath, every day after, we had a bath with an enamel pan, I was always clean. It can be done. It was hard but we were hand working! We used baking soda and salt to clean our teeth, and corn starch for underarms. We did not stink.
I hear you. I am utterly disgusted with how ridiculously spoiled we Americans are. I’m 65. I raised my babies in cloth diapers. No disposable wipes; I cleaned their little bottoms with the same washcloths We washed our faces with. I remember being too poor to go to the laundromat. I hand washed diapers even the stinky ones by boiling them, scrubbing the stains and hanging them on the line to dry. And they were white when I was done with them. I can’t believe how unprepared and unimaginative people can be during hard times. My grandparents didn’t have running water until the mid-1970s. I had the best meals and best childhood memories of summers at their house.
Hooray for cloth diapers!! Retired now, I use cloth, washable, reusable feminine pads. Best I have ever used! Saves $, keeps out of landfill, supply is always available!
Sounds like my childhood. Wonderful
We didn't have running water until I was 11 years old. We walked a ways down the road and used a hand pump at a water well, and carried the water home in buckets. Our bath was in a galvanized tub in the kitchen once a week. We survived.
I also soaked and washed cloth diapers for all but the last of my 5 kids. I did it for my Mom when my brothers and sisters were little as well. When I was 11, we got running water and a wringer washer. Wonderful luxury.
I would like for you to do videos on how to live without gasoline, minimal water, no grocery stores, etc. I believe it will benefit quite a few of us and offer some insight on various alternatives.
One week challenge maybe?
I did this voluntarily at different stages.
I unplugged everything in the house and then tried to live. Very educational.
After retirement, I sold the car and walked everywhere. When stopped by the police to see if I was homeless, I told them it was my free gym membership and they left me alone.
It was much more doable than I thought.
I could walk 3 miles in any direction which was a 6-mile trip, not counting the actual steps within the store.
I was planning to expand the perimeter to 5 miles, when I needed to help with hospice care, causing me to move and get a small cheap car, that served as an alternative place to sleep had I needed it.
This also gave me a chance to try RV life, not for travel, but as a cheaper way to have housing without property taxes. A nice, well insulated, thoroughly adequate one was only $50k brand new. My cheapest house was still over 100k so I considered this a bargain. I still have a full queen-size bedroom with closets.
I still have a full bathroom. I still have a full kitchen with microwave, frig/freezer, cooktop, oven, farm sink with faucet sprayer, etc.
I still have two leather-like recliners that provide additional places for guests to sleep.
I still have a full dinette that seats six roomy and 8 crowded. This also converts to sleep two. mini also have fireplaces.
I live in only 200 square feet and surprisingly it works very comfortably.
I have an outdoor shower and an outdoor seating area where I can enjoy times with friends around a campfire. many have second outdoor kitchens that are great for serving friends and grilling outside.
I wish I had known about this long before I was forced into it for hospice care for a family member. They've been gone 4 years and I still live comfortably this way.
Mine has two skylights plus picture windows so it appears open and airy. If you don't like where you are, instead of having to sell a house, you just pull the RV to another location.
I hope this helps someone.
I had the wonderful experience of living in a 8x10 hunters cabin with no plumbing (it has an outhouse)
electricity and only a well. We did this for four months while building. I did the dishes outside in a bucket under the trees. Cooking was all done on an open fire as there is no kitchen. Bathing was under the trees in a horse trough. It was in the woods. I still went to work every morning and nobody knew. I had shelter, food and water. I literally cried when we installed a toilet and a sink with a drain. It was humbling but it still gives me great appreciation every time I flush a toilet. We are spoiled, but the tough will survive. It’s the weak that scares me the most…
Ted Kaczynski would be proud! 😆😂😄
My mother was birn in 1929. I'm her yougest child and I'm 58. She taught us what her grandmother taught her. Borax and vinegar were fir the laundry. It will keep your washer fresh and gets rid if all that soap residue modern soap gas. Hair washing was one person at a time once a week in the kitchen sink. You reused that water for three heads before it went out to the garden. She learned how to make candles from old wax, how to bank a fire, can food and jelly, sew, dry clothes outside, freeze stuff, make and freeze bone broth, and so much more. Mim taught all 6 of us these same things even the 4 boys.
All of my grandparents were raised on farms and survived the depression. They taught me a lot. I could've learned much more however if I had paid closer attention.
I didn't know you became Christian. I am so happy for you!! God Bless you!
I truly appreciate your content Prepper Princess and it has nothing to do with who you support. Thank You!
My sentiments exactly😄
The good thing is if you’re frugal, living on nothing is very doable. We can get very creative if forced to.
Good for you!
I decided to adopt a retirement lifestyle closer to what they did in 'the old days'. For a year I lived off grid in a horse barn, catching rainwater and going to town once in a while to charge my cell phone. I learned a lot. Now I grow most of my own food in a few raised beds, milk a goat, use a chainsaw, whatever is needed. It's a fun hobby and lifestyle, not a hardship. Yes, I moved to a cabin with electricity and conveniences and I hope to continue to have them available. But I think I could get by without, if necessary. Perhaps we'll need to, some day.
Only eating 2 meals a day, small portions. Hair cuts 3 times a year. I’m cutting my own hair in between the hair salons. I don’t drive somewhere for one errand to accomplish. No lights on in the day time. Buying foods that mixes with other foods. Not eating out anymore. Buying at garage sales old dvds or vhs. Amazon, prime, ect to rent a movie. Have you seen the prices to rent a movie these days? I buy hard copies for pennies on the dollar and drop the subscription to apps on tv. Picked up old oil lamps because I think electric could be rationed. Years ago left the city life for the rural area. Gardening and currently pulling weeds but happy to do so. Canning in the fall. Why others are flying and vacationing I am tending the garden drinking coffee, seeing the flowers and reading. All within the garden. Simple is better! Just to name a few.
I'm so glad you have started talking about prepping again. People need to hear it. Thanks
Yes please! I'd love a video on how you use less water.
Agreed. I’m a visual learner (I have slight ADD) and seeing someone demonstrate things is so helpful. 👍
Still one of the most sensible women on YT. 😊
1 of the problems with foraging is someone else has the same idea.
And if they don't, they will as soon as they see you doing it.
You are a brave woman saying what you believe. You are an inspiration ❤
I use vinegar in the rinse cycle for softener. It takes the soap out, leaves clothes lint free and dries quicker. I don't use alot of soap either. Since I started using a little vinegar in my rinse cycle my dark clothes look so much better and crisper and towels are more absorbant.
Amonia is great for towels and blankets in a hot wash.
Vinegar as a final leave in rinse for hair, detangles and leaves hair shiny.
I think vinegar will help make whites whiter also.
@@ladygracesparkles I used Witch Hazel as a leave in rinse, and when I curled my hair, I think it stayed curly longer. It did make my hair feel soft.
Yes, would like to see videos about living without grocery stores, having less water, etc. I enjoy all your videos. You keep things real and I learn a lot about being frugal.
The only scary thing for me is no air conditioning living in Florida's heat...
Its miserable ! We experienced that after hurricanes
cold shower then in front of fan running on small camping generator I picked up an ice machine for the counter, its hot in Texas too :)
I wish government would plant more fruit trees on the public streets.
it helps to have a neighbor who likes to eat some fruits and spits the seeds into your bushes! LOL I now have grape vines in my azaleas and can harvest muscadines when the season allows.
@juner1340 City of Independencemade me cut down my grape vines;called them noxious weeds. Tried reasoning with them to no avail and didn't have the money for the fines, they threatened me with...
Do people actually make use of these trees and the free fruit, or does the fruit go to waste?
That sounds like a great idea, and one can ponder on why this is not the case. Cities and towns already have a rodent problem, wonder if that may be the case. Possibly grocery stores would not be able to sell as much fruits-vegs anymore? Fear of some folks climbing up on the trees and breaking branches off? Some people taking the fruit and throwing it at others? . Some folks picking all the fruit and then sell it for own profit? Sounds negative, but I think there is a reason for many things. Would be great if we could have more community gardens, there seems not to be enough of them. But they may get robbed too. Society is not what it used to be..
Girl, we love you more now than before even!! ❤ love how you have stayed authentic through everything.
Prepper you would have made 1 hell of a military woman. SERIOUSLY
Yes, I would love to see videos on rationing water, etc! I recently finished reading the book “We Had Everything But Money” about recollections from life during the Great Depression. I was humbled and inspired by the resourcefulness and resiliency of people back then! But it’s very concerning that if we found ourselves in the same situation today…….most people in our society would have absolutely NO CLUE how to cook, ration, garden, repair/mend, etc. We just can’t imagine a life where our comfortable and convenient lifestyles could be taken from us.
What I think when I read that a loaf of bread will be a days wages is that I'd better learn how to make bread. I saw wild rye growing in my backyard a couple years ago. I let it go to seed, and every year the patch has gotten bigger. I'm going to harvest it this year and use it for a winter cover crop on the garden. Next year, it will be enough to store, and I'll plant larger and larger areas in the location of my choice. It just looks like grass to people that think food comes from stores.
Amazing all the fruit you forage in your area. My aunt (who has now passed on) used to love to forage in her city, she said many people were happy to share fruit from trees in their yard because it was falling on the ground and spoiling. She traded flowers for her yard that way also. She commonly found rosemary, oranges, lemons, and loquats. And she had a network of family that would share excess fruit and veggies with her. I enjoy foraging and eating dandelions and lamb's quarters and have tried to identify other potential "useful weeds" in my area. I think it's smart to not waste resources.
Great ideas. I use plain baking soda for washing clothes , no chemicals and no buildup. ❤
You are so right, my friend. There is much evil in this world. When really hard times hit, many will not survive. Foraging is a wonderful way to supplement your diet. Even better, learning how to preserve what you forage makes even more sense. Learning what grows when is also important, along with identifying what is edible and what will kill you. I grew up poor in rural Virginia. I learned very early that wild berries and fruit staved off the hunger of only having small meals. Learning to dehydrate and can these free finds made a difference for the entire family.
Yayy Prepper so proud of you for being honest with your beliefs! Makes me ❤you more.
I have very long hair and shampoo it once a month. I brush it every day, trusting the natural oils to keep it healthy and clean. Everybody compliments me on my hair, and many ask me about the care. I'm almost embarrassed to tell them since so many wash theirs every day or 2, but then I remember: I really don't care what they think 😅
Hi Prepper Princess. Kerri from Australia 🇦🇺 here. I love your channel. I have looked after my Dad for 12 and a half years. I gave up my 12 year job, etc, to take care of him. He doesn't like gay people so I no longer had a roof over my head. I have had to survive immediately on my own. I have always lived very simply because my sweet Mum in Heaven was from a poverty stricken family. 7 kids, an alcoholic father who left them in a 2 bedroom house ( they were better off without him). Mum instilled simple living from a young age. I am renting a one bedroom apartment with very little because I rely on government money, as I am 56 and haven't worked for so long, looking after dad. I need to update my skills. I am fine, and not hungry. I have a roof over my head and live in a beach town where there are so many free activities like walking, swimming etc. Although I am highly disappointed in my Dad's narrow-minded judgemental ways, I have found my way in a sad situation. Less is best. Thank you for your awesome videos on living on less or almost nothing ❤
Hi, Kerri! I'm glad to see you are managing in a horrible situation. I wish you a little happiness in your life. You sound like you had a wonderful Mum, and I know se would want you to be happy. It's hard starting over. Make some new friends, as I know from experience what happens to friends when we have to say "no" to most invitations for lunch or get-togethers because we have to be available for family emergencies. Make the next years your best years. I'm 77, worked all my life, but never understood "long term planning". Still don't. I'm living on less than I was when I was working, but about double what my Mom was. She could never have provided for herself. I would not let her go to a nursing home. I know she would have died there.
@aprilbaxter2578 Hi April, thank you so much for your lovely words. I really appreciate it. You are so right about having to say "no" to invitations, gatherings, etc, due to commitments at home with Dad and his ill health, old age, and his limitations. I was a tennis coach when I was younger 🎾, and have recently reunited with my social tennis club for doubles on Mondays and monthly dinners. I am very shy with social situations, but I realise there is a life outside of being a carer. You don't need a lot of money to be happy. Nature is so peaceful and less is often best. You sound like a very caring, kind lady. Thank you again for your lovely reply. I hope you are keeping well and happy. Take care, my friend. Kerri ❤️ 😊
We are definitely a very spoiled generation&nation!😊
I’d love more videos just like these ones. I too think we may be coming in to difficult times. Living in California you have a lot more free food because of your climate.
Same, in my 50’s and I remember bathing Sunday nights and sharing the bath water, and that’s what everyone did. I watching my neighbours hang out what must of been 5 loads laundry yesterday there is only two of them, I do one load a fortnight and put colour catcher in, and just a drop of detergent. I rinse and wipe plates of with cold water then wash when I have a “ bowl” full ( uk we use washing bowls in sink ) people are not going to know what’s hit them, and I think I will also struggle when I is no longer a choice but necessity. But I will be better prepared
In the US, those are called "dishpans".
A chip heater! Sat night bath Mum then me my brother and Dad last! Aussie Lady
Simpler times.. think we were better before we got spoilt 😊
Love the point about humbling ourselves, sending best wishes from a sister in Sydney🧡
Gotta be prepared. I hope we'll weather these storms though 😫. 😢
Just retired. I am going back to doing things as my parents and grandparents did. They taught me by example when growing up about living without “everything “. My family thought I was nuts, until hurricane Ike or the big freeze/power outages for 2 weeks in 2021.
We had hot food, water, a fireplace, warm covers for sleep.
Now who’s nuts. Revaluing priorities and getting ready for not having much. It’s coming
I pray people will humble themselves and work together as a family and community. We could learn a lot from legal immigrants that live together and pool their money.
One thing I can recommend if you don’t garden/forage and want fast supplies of greens is to grow sprouts in a sprouting jar. I grow mung bean sprouts near a kitchen window. Just rinse them throughly daily in the jar by filling with some water and draining through the lid ( you can buy cheap two jar sprouting kits online) and stagger the crops by a week or so if you have more than one jar. I add bean sprouts to sandwiches, in soups and sprinkle on top of soups, stir fry, salads etc. I grow them all year round, so in winter when garden crops are non existent, I still have a constant supply of bean sprouts to use. You can pick the sprouts off or eat them roots and all. There are lots of different seeds to use and they all taste different, so lots of variety if you want that. Mustard, pea etc. all taste good.😊
Thank you for saying the things that most people wouldn't think about or say! My skin has really improved with showering less. "Smells clean" was a very clever marketing slogan to trick us into using more chemicals for all sorts of cleaning products that empty our wallets! I'd love to see the videos about living on less water etc. 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
Love your videos!
I don’t support 45 (or 46, either) and I’m not a Christian (or anything else). We don’t have the same views on several topics. The fact that people come, take the time to listen to the videos, then insult you in the comments is such a perfect reflection of the division in the U.S. these days.
I come for the great content, your straight forward, matter-of-fact presentation, pleasant personality, and cute doggos.
Thank you for being so generous with your experiences & knowledge. It’s beneficial for me to get an opposite perspective to help me understand others’ views.
Peace 🫶
I stopped using body wash and switched back to bar soap, it lasts longer. Also gave up the pouf for washcloths. Shampoo bars last longer than bottled shampoo,too
Same and it’s saved $, too!
You are wonderful. And I LOVE your dogs! Thank you.
PP I believe there are more for you here, than against you! I'm one of many who agree with you on ALL counts. We appreciate you very much. Keep those videos a comin'!
I think many of the folks who have to wash their hair everyday only have to do it because they keep washing out the natural oils and then their bodies put out more oil. It happened to me so I just bit the bullet and switched to washing hair twice a week (with minimal shampoo) now my hair doesn't get so oily like it used to.
@@gwyndyr32 I used to get oily hair after 24 to 36 his without washing it. I switched to washing my hair once a week during the pandemic. It took a few weeks for my hair to adjust. Depending on the weather, it's 5 to 7 days before it needs washing.
@@angelah9745 That is when I did my test as well! Thanks
And in my situation, I’m going through menopause. So I have night sweats during the night. So literally every single morning my hair looks oily. I used to wash it every third day, but now it will look oily and gross after one night’s sleep.
Trying to garden in New York but the geo engineering is continuous. It’s been raining for weeks now and everything is dying.
Are you serious?
@@anoodono1841 yes it is happening everywhere. Watch the skies
It’s so bad here in California! The state of TN banned spraying in their skies! I hope & pray other States follow!!!!! Stay prayed up people ✨🙏🏻✨
@@magicmax6623 yep the whole world needs to ban it!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
People didn't have a full bath/shower every day, but they did wash with a bowl or basin filled with warm water. My daughter experienced the Cape Town drought and they just had to reuse every drop several times.
Hi from the UK ,we have issues here with goverment party,s here as well. But I love watching your channel and learning different ways of doing things which I have learnt from you thank you for the knowledge you share..
I learned so much from my grandma born in 1924. I’m glad I got to spend a lot of time with her growing up. ❤
I wish I had paid more attention. I didn't realize everyday chores and things Mom spent all day doing were really training for the future. I learned some things, but descaling fish and skinning animals, I backed out of. Now, I'm more squeamish, and I need to learn. Canning all day in a HOT kitchen was another. Now, I'm looking for a college extension program to learn.
First time I’ve seen Nala bolting around in your backyard. Made my whole day!! 😂
I'm interested in ANY video you make with tips, tricks, frugal living and money saving advise!!
If you make it, I will watch it!
Do a video on conserving water. I love your videos!
My grandmother didn’t have indoor plumbing, outhouse and sponge baths. She smelled soooo nice. I kept one of her sweaters so I could keep her smell. Her children eventually bought her a bathroom and she never used the bath. I think being outside more you don’t need to bathe as much. I’ve always taken one once a day and I’m cutting back to save on soap and heat source.
I don't think it matters who is in the office. It could be empty for all I care. The world is heading into the great reset.
This! You definitely said a word. We already in a down spiral. So it’s going take a miracle worker to pull us out. I’m prepping cause she’s right. We better get ready. I’m speaking for the low income population. It’s not going to matter who in there. The question is who is going to ride with us through this storm. I look around my community. The rich people still doing the same thing. Even they better learn to tighten up. It’s going get bad for both. The rich and the poor.
Just curious why you think this could be happening, and where you got your information from?
I’m with you. Stay humble. Great vid.
I would love your video on how you can use 10 gallons or lees of water a day.
at 59 i no longer work so i don't get dirty or sweaty..i wash off nightly in my bathroom sink, dry off and put on jammies...i have a full shower 1x a week unless something happens...if i need my hair wash before shower day i will wash it in the sink..i try to save water where i can! i wash 1 load of laundry every 2 weeks..i wil change under clothes daily, but i will wear my outfit 2-3 times, unless in have to change them, 1 nightgown per week...this also allows me to be minimal on my clothing..i have 1 basket of summer clothes and 1 basket of winter clothes. and 1 drawer of under clothes and socks.
that's awesome!
I turn the hanger around on the rod so that way I know if I've worn something already.
Not working now, so may wear clothes a week without putting in wash. Will swap out clothes if I will be seeing/ going somewhere more than once a week. Also working towards one basket of summer/winter clothes. Full shower once a week unless needed. One night gown a week. Same towel for a month, used only four times. One large load of clothes a month for clothing, one for bedding and towels. Electricity seldom used. Furnace turned off until shower, or dishes, except in winter months. Using free streaming apps on computer like Tubi, Pluto, cwtv, comettv, CZcams, etc to entertain and keep up with news. Living on a lot less than I used to.
@@aprilbaxter2578 you do alot of things i do as well...on occasion i will hand wash my clothes, nothing i wear is heavy, all lite weight material...during the winter time i wear layers (i hate coats) i don't wear socks til winter either. i own 2 bath towels and after i shower i hang it and spray it with thd the dollartree "lysol" it has plenty of time to air...i have 3 wash rags for kitchen, 3 hand towels (kitchen), 3 bath rags...i have extras but keep them to replace the others when they wear out.
Yes, please share how to live on 10-13 gallons of water a day.
My water heater broke, so after several unsuccessful attempts to fix it, I implemented a special 'sponge' bath requiring a spray bottle of 2 cups water to 1 tbsp Dr Bonner's peppermint knockoff at Walmart, leaving skin feeling tingly clean with no need to rinse. This doubles as my deodorant.
I spray down head to toe, then wipe underarms and crotch area with one side of a wet wipe.
Then, folding the wipe in half, I then push the wipe over the entire bathroom floor with my foot and out as far as the dampness will last to mop the floor, spraying extra to get the whole floor done.
What was surprised me was I did not have to do it everyday.
I injured my wrist (painful) forcing me to hold it still for a week, unable to squeeze the spray bottle, learning I only need to do this once or twice a week.
I wash my hair in the kitchen sink once a week as well, on a different day with diluted Suave.
So I get tremendous water savings, no electricity needed to heat water and the bonus of a clean, mopped floor.
I hope this helps someone, only wishing I had done it all my life!
Vanlifers say they wouldn't go back to regular showers once they learned this technique. 💡
We do not have random fruit trees in our neighborhood, or I would be all over that!
Prepper Princess you are so SPOT ON with every detail you covered in this video! YES I would love to view the videos you mentioned. Please keep up the great work!!!
2 or 3 showers per week, being my husband's full-time(unpaid)caregiver I won't have time to shower every day there's been weeks where it was 1x a week i showered, I work part time outside the home (paid)
So im too busy with home chores, errands, caregiving, working, and trying to have mental health time.
My showers are about 5 minutes and that includes shaving my legs.
As far as foraging, the one mulberry tree we had near us was tore down by the city, ive been hunting for more fruit trees around me
Those cherries look amazing. You would pay a small fortune in the supermarket for them.
Lots of people would benefit from a water cleaning once in a while. People put too much soap or spray on the counter tops floors and surfaces and wiping it down with water makes a world of difference and gets the soap residue off.
Just like you, I feel it in my bones, it is coming. When is not so important as what to do now and plan ahead. Thank you is sometimes not enough to say. Watching your videos, taking notes, and learning how to live a different way is what we need to do to survive the times ahead. So, even though a thank you is not enough, it may be, THANK YOU.
Also, what will people do to feed their pets? Do you have a video on that topic?
We have fields of wild raspberries, rose hips, apples tons of free food.
The thing about public land is the same thing that will happen for wild animals, too many people will be after the same thing you’re after. The abundance won’t last as long as we want/need it to…… while you can and it still available, I’d definitely take advantage, but don’t bank on it being there in a grid down situation. I know you stock up, prep, etc, so I know you’ll be fine, I just worry about those that haven’t and are expecting to wing it. While food in your neighborhood is plentiful, I’d highly recommend, canning, dehydrating, and freeze drying if you have the ability…..
Not even halfway through your video and I keep finding myself thinking YES to everything you’re saying. You speak truth, and it’s based on historical data. We are so conditioned to having everything we want or need NOW. Spoiled and entitled and clueless are we! We have to learn to live - and be able to easily survive - with less!!
One of my best friends of 20 years? Her husband is the “head honcho” for a “surfactant” development plant. Real nice guy!
They produce heavy duty cleaners for dry cleaning, etc. as well as heavy duty “crime scene” or “biohazard” chemicals; and household cleansers, shampoo, body cleansers. He was the first to admit to me that the “recommended” amount of soap AND toothpaste, which if it’s otc is also full of surfactants, is muck more that is needed. They do this on purpose.
I believe you’re onto something, PP. I enjoy your channel. I hope you’re feeling better about things. It seems like you’re feeling confident again. That you want what’s best for everyone. Food for thought is always good. You weirdo!!😂😂
We’ll see who’s calling who a weirdo when TSHTF!!
Keep on keeping on!!❤ Love to you, Nala and The Rockster!! 💕
Yes, so spoiled!! Why can't people see this!
Show us the 10 gallon of water a day with a garden please
Yes I look forward to your videos on living on less. God Bless You
I wash my hair now every 7-10 days. When I shower, I rinse down, shut off, lather up, turn on the shower and rinse off. I don't shower everyday, just a spot wash if I need to.
I listened, completely grossed out, as my grandparents told me how it was in their days in the 1910s through the dirty 30s, WWII. They showered once a week.
They were wise.
Learning so much from you, Prepper P.
To extreme.
Let me add, I live tiny, we drive a vehicle paid off with 250000 miles. I’m living with terminal Cancer going on 14 years now. Our only treat is eating out. Willing and know it very well may have to end. Very careful with groceries. I do believe we are in for something harsh, and that our lives may change even more. We live in an RV Park, very low cost but very nice. Near a River so water should be ok. I can’t forage cause I can’t walk.
I can only imagine the body oder. Most people stink after 1 day of missing a shower.😂😂😂
That’s okay for the winter, spring and fall, however, difficult in the summer with the heat…
Growing up we had a small hot water tank so my father taught us to to take "military showers" which is get wet, turn off the water, soap up, turn the water back on and rinse off. 😁👍
Amen Sister. You're so right. Thanks for speaking the truth. Blessings to you.
I agree that we should all be living in less, preparing ourselves for whatever may happen in the future, no matter which country you live in….
Sharon Australia
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Thank you for all you do to educate us. I grew up poor and had a life I would not wish on anyone. God was there to save me but until I was 15 I was not really listening to him. I am now 72 and scared to death about what my children and grandchildren are going to have to live through. They don't have a clue! I am so thankful for your channel and your wisdom. I am not really afraid for me because I know God is in control. Please keep doing what you do!
Thank you for speaking truth!
It’s all Biblical prophesy. You are right. We need to adapt NOW.
Your videos are so important.. Thank you for helping thousands of people.
i know i could live off 13 gallons of water or less because back in 2016-2017 my well ran dry so i had to save up to get a new one and that was a 4000.00 cost,my well ran dry in july of 2016 and i got a new one in feb of 2017 so i went 7 months without water from my well,i got 1 gallon jugs of water wherever i could get some water and i saved the jugs and refilled them and kept them in the trunk of my car and i also had a 55 gallon drum to catch rain water,i took a bath including washing my hair in 3 gallons of water,i didnt like it but i had no choice
I visited Cape Town during the water limitation....no lie told
Several years ago in Massachusetts we lived in a tent in summer into fall due to delays with our house build and a large aggressive dog so we could not rent anywhere. My guess is we averaged 6 gallons a day for 2 of us, or less. Hauled all water. Kept a Porta Potty on site. Basin sponge bath daily, and hair wash every 3 to 4 days. husband’s workplace had a shower, so he showered on the way home. We used paper plates etc but still had pots and pans, utensils, to wash. Boiled hot water for every need. It would be a lot more water to flush toilets and wash all dishes. I did have a lot of camping experience so it seemed simple enough.
Using bowls, basins and buckets to contain water for washing, cooking, all needs, massively reduces how much you use. We did not do any laundry at the tent, we drove to a local laundromat in town. This also will be a major water requirement in a drought or other loss of water.