10 Things To Buy Before Inflation Gets Worse

[@jewele]

Water purification methods - tablets, lifestraw, mini sawyer, Berkey etc. Tarps & heavy duty trash bags. Don’t forget your furbabies! Get an extra thermometer to have on hand for your pets.

[@tonyak2446]

Don't forget your pets

[@Helenebemis]

sooo right walmarts in Connecticut actualy have bare shelves quite often in the canned cat food section we buy for our cat and ofter a shut in neighbors cat.

[@2Cambell]

Absolutely. We have been seeing formerly large sections of fully stocked shelf space in our area be empty right now. Especially the wet stuff.

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

I keep stock of kitty litter and I will get pellets.

[@czwrefsteven]

You can use your pets as foods if you run out.😎😎😎🤔

[@susanmoore369]

@@Helenebemis order it online. I have two cats that love dry and wet food. My local stores are too high, so even if your store has empty shelves on cat or dog food you can still order online with Walmart

[@wildbill23c]

My grandparents grew up through the great depression, I learned from them to be prepared and keep things on hand a long time ago.

[@ITILII]

Big difference was people in the Depression HAD a work ethic, and knew how and WANTED to work !!! Unlike so many in this instant gratification, "entitled", FREE government money (that comes from TAXPAYERS) and had accountability, ethics, morality and personal responsibility, almost all taken away by our "public servants" the Moron Masses have traded Freedom, and become sheep on the global plantation...GOD help us all we sure are going to NEED it !!!

[@lorettaperry5491]

Lots of water, over the counter vitamins and medicine, and some solar products. I went through loss of power and was grateful for my solar rechargeable Lucy light( Amazon)and solar rechargeable phone charger from 4 patriots! Thank you for all you do for us!!! ❤️ I honestly believe the loss of the grid is a very real possibility so please everyone think about this and maybe even practice what it would be like without electricity.

[@20tigerpaw20]

Those lucy lights are amazing, charge fast and output brightly for hours, would recommend buying/owning several of them.

[@deniser9761]

Solar lights can be brought inside for night light.

[@bonghungk7544]

I’ve always bought more than I need in order to stock up. I have a home garden and I pickle my vegetables. I plan on hunting for meat and freezing it. I would get laughed at prior to Covid but I never had TP 🧻 shortage when there was a shortage. These people who laughed at me wanted my TP and I told them to take a hike because they use to mock me.

[@bonghungk7544]

@@iamnotgonnagiveyoumyname1373 I hear you but I find these people to be on the narcissistic side so that trying to talk to them about possible upcoming storms is often in futile.

[@bonghungk7544]

@@iamnotgonnagiveyoumyname1373 well everyone marches to their own drum beat. I can only speak for myself and I enjoy the survival life styles and it’s been ingrained into me by my mother. I do my grocery shopping not on a weekly basis and it’s good for the environment since I use my car less. My foot print is very minimal because I reuse ♻️ things and repurpose things until it’s literally can’t be reused for anything. As I’ve stated in my first post I grow things which is good for the environment and it’s organic and healthy. Anyways we all have choices and I’m living it up my life ready for many situations. I’ve pulled through with flying colours when there literally was a storm in fact a hurricane and no power for almost a week. I’ve traveled to many countries particularly developing countries and I’ve learnt how to survive so it’s become second nature to me. Stay well

[@bonghungk7544]

@@Messymy Good idea! I’ll keep that in mind 😉

[@maryisabell8760]

Gottta’ love U . Any one with half a brain knows to be prepared . I would of never mocked U .

[@secoura]

I've been making my own dishwashing spray for over a year. 32 ounce spray bottle, dissolve 1 tablespoon of borox in 24 ounces of hot water, add an ounce of dawn platinum and then top the bottle to the fill line slowly. Just spray it on the dishes, wipe them clean with your cleaning sponge of choice and rinse. That makes one ounce of Dawn last 10-14 days of washing for me and uses less water than filling the sink and adding dish soap. For pans that are really bad, spray it on and let it sit about ten minutes, then spray it again and wipe it clean. Citric acid is another thing that I have stocked up on as it can be used to replace lemon juice in recipes and doubles as a cleaner. Citric acid and baking soda will have the same effect as baking soda and vinegar, you just have to add the water to kick start the reaction.

[@4tressfortified]

Keep your ashes and make lye to make soap like ancient people did world wide!!! Simple search will show you how, or bring up recipes!!! You will eventually run out of your stock pile, but if you have the skills of the ancient, you will do just fine!!!

[@secoura]

@@4tressfortified Unfortunately unless I want to burn my house down I have no way of getting ashes.

[@no_peace]

Citric acid and ascorbic acid powder are awesome. I put ascorbic acid in my rice and beans and smoothies, even add it to vanilla yogurt because it's too sweet and boring. It makes everything taste brighter

[@carolynlewis9019]

Thank you, will do.

[@garygoldstein327]

@4 Tress I like your comment and a fair comment at that. How do apartment dwellers aquire ashes? where such an article is are uncommon. Unless one goes camping or invited to a cook out. It is unlikely to find a container of that at the local Seven Elleven, (would kingsford coal work? ) Obviously, I forgot how resourcefull I used to be when I was forced by a prestigious developer to shelter in my car. A neighborhood Forest Preserve or pick nick ground has an ash can ! A great resource for ash. Just use a empty large jelly jar, funnel, and a scoop, & with a breathing mask on, or scarf, scoop the ash from the ash can or from a grill, & pour it into the jar. If you need to make fire, and don't have a book of matches handy or other means, but you have some dry cotton and some ashes, and two flat narrow strips of wood, you could peel the cotton apart in your hands until you have a smaller spread of cotton and pour a tiny amount of ash inside your smaller cotton spread. Blend the ash together in your hand (or use nitril gloves or disposable gloves) to work the ash into the tiny cotton fibers and roll it between the palms of your hands until you have a filthy grayish cottony joint, or tightly rolled cotton sprig. Make extras and store in a ziplock bag. Take two dry pieces of smooth flat wood or shim sticks in your hands and sandwhich together the ash cotton sprig and vigorously rub-roll the cotton sprig till the hard friction forms heat and you see the cotton begin to smoke, then take the smoking cotton sprig in your fingers and add dry wood shavings from a pencil sharpener (the kind of pencil sharpeners purchased from the "Dollar [& a Quarter] Tree Store." 😆! ) And then gently blow on the smoking sprig as it begins to flame up and this will be the embers as you add dry twiggs above the burning shavings to build a fire, and then add kindling wood all done inside a stone walled fire pitt or out door grill. (And use Baking soda as a fire extinguisher.) Be careful not to do this on a windy day.

[@danielledunavant3146]

Don't forget the matches!!!

[@gungirlprepper]

Thanks for this list . It’s important not to wait . Prices are only going up. Keep prepping everyone. God bless 🇺🇸🦅

[@toril8676]

Keep stocking. Local ranchers have reported that fertilizers for pastures has more than doubled.

[@artmcfarter2678]

I am glad you mentioned laundry detergent. The medium sized bottle of the budget brand Purex normally has a price point of around $ 5.00 . I was horrified to see this same item for $ 10.39 last week.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

I get pods. I find them more economical and takes up less room. Can get 58 Purex for 6 bucks.

[@cherie4freedom794]

I learned how to make my own over 5 yrs ago. 6 month supply is $24.oo !!! One box of Borax, one box of OxiClean and a Box of Washing Soda. GRATE A BAR OF FELS-NAPTHA Add ANY CHEAP POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT!!! Mix in 5Gallon bucket. Lasts us A YEAR!!!

[@NoName-fx9zi]

I've recently started using Zote Soap laundry bars. Super cheap, no scent, long lasting. Just peel a few thin slices with a pocket knife into your load. Cleans clothes as good as liquid.

[@f123-e5j]

Walgreens is expensive normally but you can get the Purex jugs 3 for $6 on a semi regular basis. CVS has those kind of sales.

[@peapicker]

I make my own, $2.00 a gallon jug. There are recipes online. Zote soap, Arm & Hammer Washing Soda and 20 Mule Team Borax. Water.

[@KaylynnStrain]

medical supplies should be on the list too, especially if your health insurance has a periodic spending allowance you can use for qualifying health products

[@2Cambell]

Yep. I have had a steadily increasing amount of times when my pharmacy has not had my junk in stock and I've had to go further away to get it.

[@girlinthesouth850]

Exactly what I've been doing with my allowance

[@stargypsysoul604]

Last year I bought giant Ecos bottles of laundry soap on sale at Costco, then I bought 2 of their like 30lbs tub Kirkland powder soap cheap as well (can be used as floor cleaner and carpet cleaner etc). I did this before the C virus hit the US too as I normally stockpile everything since we live in the country. Anyway saved us from having to go to the store the first 8 months of Covid. I also have a good stock of ivory and Zote soap for laundry if needed.

[@johnmisrahi9922]

Good list. For shaving, I think the way to go is definitely a safety razor and a big box of blades. I spent maybe $20 (canadian) total on a stainless steel razor and a box of 100 blades over a year ago. Still going strong. You could fit enough blades for ten years in a shoebox. cheapest option imho, and also produces way less waste to dispose of

[@bryanmower2703]

just grow a beard and revel in your masculinity

[@johnmisrahi9922]

@@tk421upgrade3 also true! And a razor blade can be useful for various diy purposes , much more so than a disposable plastic razor

[@Josh-bu4zx]

Very true I can attest to this. I also shave with a safety razor. Blades are incredibly cheap in bulk and shaving soap can also be had much cheaper than modern shaving cream.

[@reginahart6094]

Thank you for bringing up ‘ alternate transportation.’ We get to thinking about items inside the house so much that we forget all about the transportation part…

[@Dr.Pepper001]

For a delicious and amazingly tender canned beef, try a can of Keystone beef. It's fully cooked, so pour it into a fry pan along with some powdered beef gravy, then pour it over rice or mashed potatoes (or baked potato). You'll like it so much you'll get more. We buy ours at Kroger, but you can get it on Amazon. It has a 5 year shelf life from the day it's canned. One more super important thing to store, and that is sweets. We're all basically addicted to sugar. Vacuum seal dark chocolate chips in jars. The color will change over time, but that's only "sugar flowers" and they do not change the taste.

[@garygoldstein327]

For that sweet tooth, a more natural alternative that has no experation date is honey as it may go hard, depending how it is stored, it never expires. Although it should be recommended not to store honey in plastic containers as the plastic will leach unwanted chemicals from the plastic and I noticed the plastic becomes brittle with age. Best to store in (hot water sanitzed) glass jars, with a food grade wax coated card board insert under metal screw top lid for best results. Ideal comfort food and sugar substitute in recipes.

[@judithg84]

I Love it your recipe , I just order from keystone a dozen cans for my pantry thanks

[@RattledEditor]

@@garygoldstein327 thanks for that head's up. I'll add that Tattler/Harvest Guard plastic lids might sub for the cardboard - cheers!

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

Also keep a emergency bag I'm your car. A foldable shovel, a insulated cooler bag of bottled water. A set of warm clothes and mittens not gloves, a warm hat. Keep extra socks, a USB power bank to charge cell phone. A first aid kit. Flash light, tools , a car escape tool.wool blanket and mylar emergency blankets. Flares. Cat litter to help get out of snow. Fix a flat, windshield scraper and a can of deicer, Bungie cords. Granola bars, blood clotting cloth. Scissors. A utility tool. Lighter and a tarp.

[@joeyseeds2039]

Saw your affiliate links in the description. For those who don't know ... I have used these companies for a while . Tried, tested and absolutely fantastic. ( I'll admit I have some patriots supply, but have not tested it ... ) but Thirve is so good it's hard to not use it for regular meals ... it's Too Good ! Peace and blessings to all ! Stay safe and healthy and look after each other. .... with so much division being pushed onto us .... win by doing the opposite. Good folks attract good folks. Just know there are plenty of A$$holes out there too ... so ... use yourself best judgment .... but people can surprise you ... there are still many very good people in this world ... make a friend ! ✌

[@williammaurer9450]

I had the same experience with rechargeable batteries. Instead of buying more ahead of inflation to save money one time, I'm focusing on conserving resources, living on less and saving money consistently in the future.

[@JasonPullara]

Bought myself an ebike last year, best decision I've ever made. Use it nearly every day, and it's a great option in case car transportation becomes impossible.

[@bobsblues9944]

You can even buy a kit for about $200 and put it on any bike you choose , if you cant afford a pre-made one . You would still have to buy a battery , but thats usually about $300 , so for $ 500 and a little work you've got a viable bike

[@happycook6737]

When using powdered detergent, dissolve it in a cup of boiling water. You may need to stir. I reuse the same spoon and cup for this every time. Then let the water cool to warm. Now you have "liquid" detergent performance for cheap.

[@laurens.2503]

Thank you, I will try it.

[@kimberlee7385]

I love the idea of alternate transportation! Never thought of that. I live very close to my work. I definitely could ride my bicycle to work if I need to. During nice weather of course.

[@sjordan7085]

And, as someone who is nolonger a 'spring chicken' and live in a hilly area, I also have an electric bike. Great for doing errands, the exercise is very close to that of a regular bike, and health benefits are just as good, because one is motivated to use it. Fun to feel the wind in one's hair and not have to fight steep hills all the time.

[@EpwnaExeter]

After just moving and going through the unpacking process it definitely made me realize that some of my preps had been incomplete so I'm glad I had the chance to remedy that situation. Definitely needed more scissors/utility knives, batteries and other small odds n ends to be stored on all floors and garage. I would suggest adding storage and organization supplies to your prep mentality to keep your stored goods safe, dry, clean, and easily accessible.

[@libertygiveme1987]

As far as I know, you didn't mention WATER!!!!! VERY IMPORTANT, especially if the power goes out!!!!

[@Iridium242]

Yes but I was taking about things that will go up in price in stores, but water is very important overall

[@karol84401]

Thank you for sharing! Cleaning hacks, have white vinegar, baking soda, dawn dishwashing liquid...these items will practically clean anything. Also can use baking powder and a tad of vinegar to wash clothes. If you can purchase the powder laundry detergent you can save some $$....just put the powdered laundry soap in washer with the water prior to filling washer with laundry. Again, Thank you!!

[@kittiew260]

Garden supplies and seeds. Fertilizer is going through the roof. Shopping winter clearance sales stocking up to at least be able to grow my own food.

[@RattledEditor]

Car stuff! Get two long-neck funnels (one dedicated to oil, one to gas) and a gas can. (I watched a young man stall out, and get gas BUT he couldn't pour it into the tank. That funnel saved him.) Wiper blades, too.

[@mrmicro22]

Paper products are short term convenient and I use them too but they can all be replaced with cloth or glass alternatives. Have options.

[@ajalicea1091]

Amen about the lard and the butter

[@gitouttamycage9221]

Great idea for all of us to stock up on patience.

[@twilagullatt4344]

Thank you for sharing this video/ information with me.

[@kratz57x]

👍 SHOES. Most of us don't give our footwear a thought until it fails. Don't know too many people who are adept at making expedient footwear. They're getting more expensive AND are susceptible to supply chain interruptions (how many shoes are manufactured in the US?).

[@sheilas8431]

I make my own laundry soap by mixing borax, arm & hammer washing soda, no-name oxy powder, baking soda and zote soap that's been blended to a powder consistency. Mix altogether. A small scoop(1/4 cup) works great. Is good for people that have sensitive skin. Greetings from Thunder Bay, Ontario 🇨🇦

[@tinagoodman7256]

I do the same! Can get some very inexpensive(or it was lol) and mix with it. Laundry is clean..

[@sjordan7085]

I do that too, works great.

[@kathyshields8713]

I also add a container of purex crystals laundry booster. Makes the clothes smell so good! ❤🥰

[@stevenrogers4832]

We are following your lead, we are buying a few more items each week and adding to our stores. I have been searching for an electric golf cart that is road ready. They are going like hot cakes at a homeless shelter. Have found two and by the time I call they have been sold. Still looking! I Thank you for your advise. We have always stored extra, my Wife And myself were born & raised on cattle ranches in far West Texas. Our Parents went to town once a month for staple items. We grew our food, which we still do. Bless You & your Family. We will survive!

[@ElderGuy729]

Go to a beach community in the Southeast, like Hilton Head as an example. Golf carts abound. If you can haul it back home, this is the way to go.

[@stevenrogers4832]

@@ElderGuy729 Thanks my Friend. I will look in those areas. I do have a truck and trailer, and do not mind the drive.

[@kuzadupa185]

Get yourself a set of battery adapters that let you use AA within a D shell or C shell.

[@KellieAnn71]

At Aldi a month ago, I paid 96¢ for a dozen eggs. I went there tonight and paid $1.80 for a dozen eggs! The price was that high in just a month!😲

[@m.b.g.2235]

Excellent video. There were so many good suggestions that I saved this video in my KZbin library.

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

Alternative products. Old fashioned tooth powder, dry powder in about 2oz containers lasts longer than toothpaste especially on the shelf. General purpose cleaning fluid (UK version is stardrops) cleans anything from vinyl floors and windows to crockery and cutlery and it's cheap usually less than £1. Laundry bleaching powder, mixed into warm water gives a decent bleach for general cleaning and sanitation or sprinkled on dampened stains even lifts blood/oil stains from concrete. Mylar sheeting as used by indoor gardeners 😏 great for creating blackout sun shades to help reduce the temperature in summer but also reflect heat back into a room in the winter, another use is to make gas-proof custom size Mylar bags by sealing with hair straighteners (I made one for my air rifle in a storage unit bunch of O2 absorbers and it's protected against the elements.

[@NewandOldSurvival]

In addition to these items, I would suggest obtaining gear for self help. Food gathering implements like kill traps, snares, live traps, water filters/purifiers, edible and medicinal seeds, extended first aid items, protective equipment, fire starting gear, gear repair items, etc. All but the seeds (which can be frozen for up to 25 years), require no special attention.

[@bertram_oredrock]

Excellent, excellent advice. (4.5 pounds of ground beef at Walmart today, almost 19 bucks). I would add one more thing. Get some money out of the bank and stash it. Once the banks are forced to closed, you no longer have access to your money which could render your ATM card useless.

[@4tressfortified]

I know, I saw that little cylinder pack of ground beef for $19 I went to Walmart last week. Even at that price, it was slim picking in my area!!!

[@tennesseeterri]

An electric outage will cause your ATM card to be useless everywhere.

[@maryisabell8760]

What valuable advice - thanks

[@susanmarler5887]

Ramen noodles is budget friendly got 5 packs for $1 at the dollar tree . You can add vegetables . Also rice & bullion cubes.

[@tentigers7335]

As fuel prices go up, anything that is heavy will cost more to ship / transport. Water, sand, bags of rice, bricks, etc.

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Thanks for the info. Ive been stocking up best I can.

[@rainsnowflake4664]

Flashlights, tools, first aid supplies and medications

[@crazymamabear979]

Sewing kits,first aid, flashlights, pet food

[@joyceduesel7966]

Vinager, makes the best window cleaner.

[@edmoran869]

I have so many suggestions from things I've run across, and developed myself, I wouldn't even know where to begin. Though I don't recall seeing sea salt on the list, as the additional minerals and electrolytes are far superior to table salt. And the lower level of sodium doesn't hurt either. And yes, it can be found with iodine. Mixing sea salt with equal amount of table salt is stronger recommended, as it makes the sea salt stretch. I also make my own charcoal for not only my grill, but also for a forge I'll be building soon, and plenty is to be used for water filtration. As I write this and think about many other projects my family is working on, I am regretting not making videos to share with others looking for different ways to deal with different circumstances. If only I had more time...

[@maryisabell8760]

Please , think about starting a Utube channel . I would love to learn from you . Sounds as though you have a lot to offer people .

[@edmoran869]

@@maryisabell8760 That thought had crossed my mind

[@edmoran869]

@Charlena Cole Nearly everything someone's never done before seems confusing or scary or unusual in the first attempts. It's just because of the newness and the uniqueness of exploring new frontiers and expanding your horizons in such a new way. Once you get the hang of it, everything will seem so familiar to you, even if you've never thought about trying it before. I know that it may not exactly make sense to you right now, but think of it this way... Suppose you've never baked anything before in your life. The first time may seem almost uncomfortable, as you comprehend that the act of baking is more science than art, and just throwing pretty looking, nice smelling, or good tasting ingredients together will more often than not result in ugly foods that may end up hurting your teeth and stomach if you attempt to eat. But once the basic concepts are fully grasped, baking like cooking should come to you like a second nature, and you can throw things together like a mad scientist and still have great results. Plus it's fun. My family has been blessed by my mom's almost supernatural gift of off the cuff food preparation, meanwhile on my dad's, an impressive mechanical aptitude. It's amazing to see it passed down to my kids that build or repair something they've never touched before, then throw something new together that even a picky eater can enjoy. A spirit is unconquerable if the heart, mind, and body are strong. Your willingness and desire to strengthen yourself is your greatest limiting factor. Whether you turn out to be bulletproof or a marshmallow is mostly in your own hands. Seek wisdom, guidance, and knowledge first. AND DON'T FORGET SELF DISCIPLINE! A great teacher doesn't hurt. Not a good one, but a great one. The difference is life and death.

[@my3girls289]

I’ve discovered Arm and Hammer laundry soap. Cheap and works well. I keep stocking weekly. If nothing else we always have what we need. I added a moped to the mix last summer and feel relieved to have gotten that! A prep many don’t think of!

[@no_peace]

That and a canoe lol

[@JustMeDoubleD]

I agree that the Arm & Hammer detergent is really good.

[@KsoPlans]

I made the mistake of telling a few people I was preparing because I was hoping they would do it too. Yesterday in Australia they are telling people - get three weeks of groceries next shop… now those I tried to help are really stressed going shop to shop at risk of getting covid and I’m able to just pop to my local fruit/veg shop to get my fresh produce and get what I need without anxiety. This was great, I’m always looking for gaps in my prepping to fill.

[@rjl9707]

Power inverters, even if small. Can run off car battery w/clips. Charge cell, small wattage items. Or 12V, 75-100watt cigarette lighter.

[@gonefishing3644]

All good points. You can go to a dollar store and stock up on inexpensive versions of the toiletry items you use on a daily basis: toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, bath soap, shampoo, hair ties, disposable razor blades... Be advised that conditioner and lotions will not store all that long. Aim for at least 6 months' worth of toiletries for your household. Buy now at the current price or wait until you run out of these products and have pay a lot more in the future. Unless your income also rises as prices rise, you will be glad to have a stockpile at home that was purchased at lower cost. Stock up on any non-prescription tablets and powders that you use daily. You do not want to run out of or be priced out of Pepto-Bismol tablets or Naproxen tablets or multivitamin tablets or cough drops or whatever your household uses often. Avoid stocking up on the liquid or gel forms of non-prescription meds because they degrade a lot sooner than the solid versions. Liquid bleach and many of the expensive household cleansers will not store much longer than 6 months before degrading. Gallon jugs of white vinegar and big boxes of baking soda will store a lot longer and make good kitchen and bathroom cleansers. And homemade cleansers cost a lot less too and are less toxic to toddlers and pets. The prices of big bags and buckets of wheat grain have gone way up. Now would be the time to stock up on alternative grains/products: white rice, dry pasta made from white flour, rolled oats, freeze-dried corn kernels, wild rice and quinoa. Only buy the grain products you know your family will eat. Just re-package these foods, in Mylar with oxygen absorbers, for long-term storage if you expect food shortages and price increases to last longer than the next 12 months. Or stock up on #10 cans of rolled oats, white rice and dried pasta. The Home Storage centers run by volunteers from the LDS church tend to have the best prices on long-term food storage and there is even an online store where these foods are sold in six-can lots with a modest cost to ship. Find at: www.providentliving. org This site sometimes quickly sells out of its stock. Currently you can also find #10 cans of other kinds of long-term food storage at WinCo stores and at lower cost than these products sell for on Amazon. I have bought #10 cans of scrambled egg mix, biscuit mix, powdered milk and "super cans" of freeze-dried lasagna at WinCo recently. In most counties, fresh meat and poultry are luxury items and are expensive. Americans have been spoiled for decades with low prices for meat and poultry. If you must buy canned beef, pork, chicken, tuna, salmon and sardines, buy only the amount you know will use before the flavor and texture go off. It is not a bargain if it spoils or becomes unpalatable before you can use it. If you have a freezer and a generator to power it during a power grid outage, you could stock up on discounted fresh or frozen meat and poultry and re-package the food in Food Saver bags to prevent freezer burn. We have used frozen meat packaged in Food Saver bags five years after purchase and could not tell the difference from recently purchased frozen meat. Or you could pay more to get those #10 cans or Mylar pouches of freeze-dried meat that can store for 20 years. With rising inflation, that $60 #10 can of freeze-dried, diced beef or $50 can of diced chicken meat may seem like a real bargain when you open it 10 years from now.

[@4tressfortified]

Thank you Linda!!! I meet a lot of people in my area who bought into the shipping and worker shortage excuse!!! They walk through the stores doing normal grocery shopping as they’ve done for decades, because they expect the empty shelves to go away and the abundance of the past restored!!! I want to shake them a bit to wake them up, but of course I can’t!!! What would it take to convince such people? My next door neighbor and some other neighbors have extra freezers and loads of storage that are empty, because they think this is a temporary event we are experiencing!!! I have done everything I could to encourage these folks to prep, but they look at me as if I am over reacting, so I just left them alone!!! I now keep my prepping to myself!!!

[@dirkdiggler9379]

@@4tressfortified the shortages are caused by government handouts period. 15% of renters are still having their rent paid in full and they are employed also the food stamps have been increased by almost 60% per household , chid tax handouts $300 per child , mortgage forbearance. 7% of mortgage holders still haven’t made a single payment sense may 2020 All that money flooding the system. I didn’t even include the covid cash handouts

[@tammybenadventures4839]

Good advice I didn’t realize the bleach goes bad I’ll use what I have instead of saving it for cleaning supplies when needed I can use it now. Also I do stock up on toothpaste and floss at dollar tree it’s all name brand.

[@grannyarbuckle5554]

@@4tressfortified when they come to you for what you've got..tell them they have to work for what you can share with them. Like they did in the depression time. People would go to the farmer's houses or other homes and work to get a plate of food. So you tell them that you need this or that done and you will share a plate of food with them of what you have. Also tell them if they come back tomorrow they work and you share that plate of food with them. Don't let them know what you have!! You don't give out food or anything else you have!! A person has to work for a plate of food or barter for other items. Nothing is free!! Watch your back!! 🛐📖🙏🕊️ show ♥️ like Jesus if need be🔫🏹 then victory 🙌🙌

[@kathrynmcgee2712]

Let the white laundry detergent powder dissolve in water first and won’t leave the residue as much.

[@patriciaribaric3409]

I hope you can get the scooter registered soon. It's gorgeous! Thoughtful selection of goods you displayed.

[@kell1408]

Now would be a good time to evaluate how you do things - it saves a lot of money. I make liquid laundry soap for about 20 cents a gallon. Instead of Lysol, I mix bleach with water in a spray bottle. I am still using an 8 pack of paper towels I bought more than a year ago. I bought an 18 pack of wash cloths that we use as napkins, all old clothes and towels are cut up and used for rags, my weekly grocery ads I use for cleaning glass and mirrors. Windex is replaced with a vinegar and water solution. We have been conditioned to rely (and spend) on products that we can readily make ourselves for a fraction of the price. None of these things are very time consuming to make, and a lot of them use common ingredients you probably already have in your house.

[@EricaD61]

I've found stocking ingredients to make cleaning products are great aswell.

[@joanunderwood7177]

I purchased powered milk at Walmart or Amazon. Nido Forticada, tastes the closest to regular milk. Store in Mason jars.

[@jamesscali6156]

IM all over it. Have been for the last few months.

[@ProudIsraeliAmerican]

My husband and I are planning another pregnancy soon. If we’re blessed, I told hubby I’m buying a year’s worth of formula and diapers before the birth!

[@caroleanne8529]

Start now with the formula. I heard on the news tonight that there was a shortage of powdered baby formula. I do not know for sure, check it out.

[@cherilewis2899]

Nurse your baby way cheaper I used pacific canned milk half/water both my boys grew tall and healthy.....in the seventy before they came out with formula

[@darrellblake799]

I thought to keep a reasonable stock of such items has always been normal. Then again I grew up in a coal camp where most good items were hard to get.

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

Baked bean are awesome.

[@no_peace]

Even if you don't eat vegetable oil you can use it for oil lamps

[@Firstdown_Rich]

Another great video like always thanks for sharing I learned a lot 🙏✌❤to all. Richard from California

[@mackenziedrake]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@monoshock57]

Pew Pews and pew pew supplies.

[@mayrac5866]

Great list, thanks for sharing. Don't forget sanitary pads and tampons for the ladies.

[@yarnprepper]

Vinegar is great to clean windows.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

A great video brother thank you for your knowledge and expertise along the lines of alternative transportation Riding lawnmowers Look up mud mowers in the KZbin community it is amazing what some of these creative people can build Some machines go as fast as 50 miles per hour And you can still pull a trailer or wagon And with a power inverter you can create 110 electricity

[@cherylgoossen4913]

Bar soaps last forever if kept in a dry place. I have found that Energiser rechargeable batteries are really great at holding a charge! And if your stocking up on laundry soaps you might want to consider the powdered because the liquids can leak after a while. And paper products never spoil so pick up at least one or two each time!👍😁

[@pa5x5]

+1 on alternate transportation, but I had a different idea. A bicycle with a motor on it (motorized bike). At 49cc (iirc) and doesn’t need registration here. Get like 90 miles to the gallon, and if you run out of gas you can still pedal like a regular bike.

[@polskigirl8547]

Don’t forget the liquid Plummer! Or you can use bleach and liquid dish soap

[@lewisbales6190]

I've got 4 different camping stoves with a supply of fuel for all of them. I've got a new wood stove and three fire rings at three different locations on the farm.

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

So many things that were taught by health consultants as being healthy compared to traditional foods and ingredients have been shown to be worse for us, I remember sunflower oil being touted as the replacement to animal fats for frying foods 😂 also eggs were healthy then they weren't now they are again 😏 as for batteries most of my equipment is either AAA or AA with a few 12v pieces that also have standard 5.5mm power inputs I can power those using 8 AA batteries in a block and I always grab the Duracell AA on offer sometimes I even get energiser lithium AA 2 for 1 any batteries with a ten year shelf life I'll get instead of the cheapest that may barely have a 5 year shelf life 😒

[@jamiebrandon4256]

Straight ammonia or straight white vinegar can be diluted for cleaning.

[@americafirst9144]

I can't use ammonia myself because it bothers my lungs, but Dollar Tree has a general ammonia cleaner called Awesome.

[@titanpreparedness]

Very good list. I think basically anything i would need on a daily basis.

[@SCSC-qz7rr]

Also try not to buy too many items for refrigeration or power in case the power goes off for long periods you won’t waste food and regular batteries and candles.

[@David-ii3bi]

People - ya gotta buy long shelf life food now! I'm concerned about feeding kids and nothing else matters!

[@wcoastgardener209]

I think Tupperware is a good item to stock up on and freezer bags. I like getting different types of plastic storage for food or other things. Also garbage bags of different size. I stock up a lot on powdered laundry for long term. I think it last longer and you can barter a scoop or two. Nice list you got and I have been thinking about a Rad bike for alternative transportation. Oh and I stock up on gardening seeds and everything garden related to grow your food.

[@americafirst9144]

Pyrex glass food storage containers are even better. Look at T.J. Maxx, Homegoods and discount grocery stores. For Tupperware-type containers look for Betty Crocker containers in Dollar Tree.

[@4tressfortified]

@@americafirst9144 Go to thrift stores for that and buy food and water with the money you save!!!

[@americafirst9144]

@@4tressfortified I've been stocking up for 11 years. I'm good.

[@gardeningwithcaitlin]

You should do a video over items needed if we lose power for an extended period of time

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thanks for this important info. 😃

[@no_peace]

One of the most important things in my household is having an alternative toilet with supplies for it. We have a couple little folding toilets with garbage bags and kitty litter but probably need to bolster that setup I'm mostly worried about earthquakes, fires, floods and volcanoes here, but earthquakes more than anything. Bathroom supplies are imperative Also I put a 2ish gallon disposable water jug with a spigot in our bathroom because we've had so many issues with the water being shut off for repairs. That's reminded me how much worse it would be to have handwashing issues in a natural disaster. We have water cubes but no way to lift them up to washing height

[@Iridium242]

I did a review on a really nice portable flushing toilet, kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHiWiXtqr5ejgMk Also I save old detergent bottles for hand washing and such, they already have some soap in them to start so they are perfect for cleaning up with Just refill them with water and store them

[@brngrofdeth]

Thank you once again. Love and blessings!

[@jopiaspieder1184]

When it comes to Freeze Dry Wholesalers I stock up heavily on their meats both cooked and uncooked. Batteries 🔋 I stocked up on rechargeable batteries. For alternate modes of transportation I have a mountain, electric scooter and ATV plus I am getting horses 🐎 later this year.

[@margaretdevries8090]

Use $1 store,cleaners , condiments , canned food sauces , jams , pasta lots of deals also tarps, ropes, glue,

[@christinesmith8721]

I was thinking about buying a folding bicycle or scooter for easy storage..electric scooters work well but then you need power 🔋 MY grand daughter bought me a jug water purifier for Christmas, the best ever present I received..the water tastes delicious and fresh...and what water purifier tablets or drops...if power goes out I have lots of tea light candles that burn for hours in a little glass lantern...only a few dollars from dollar shop..

[@ronniwalsh8985]

Watch sales and use coupons for household and personal items. Double their use by mixing with water. Despite getting my detergent (and most household and toiletries) for free for the last decade, I still pour half into an empty container and fill both with water. Water down Dawn and put it into a pump or spray bottle. Put condiments and toiletries into food-safe wide mouth condiment squeeze bottles to slow down their pours and make them last 3x as long. Use rags or microfiber cloths instead of paper towels. Mix toothpaste with mouthwash and put it into a glass pump bottle (use just enough mouthwash so it can easily be pumped out) so you can make it last 3/4 times as long. FYI the dollar store sells liquid Colgate toothpaste in the same size as the supermarkets for those that don't want to make such a mixture. Make your own cleaning supplies - there are tons of recipes online - for example, cost pennies to make an all-purpose spray ... in a spray bottle mix equal parts water and rubbing alcohol and add a drop of Dawn. As for razors - they are always on sale and when they are there is always a matching $4 off coupon (normally for the actual razor pack, not the refills). The reason is that the money is made with the refills, not the initial cost of the razor. I never buy refills, I just keep buying the packs of the entire things) and if you get yourself a bunch of coupons (ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers as most people don't use them), you can get yourself a bunch of razors in packs of 3 or 6 for $2-$4 (after coupon). That's your stock-up price so you buy enough to last until the next sale with a matching coupon (which usually happens 1/2 times per month). Razors used to be free and one of the easiest things you can get for free. But they have stopped allowing shoppers to use both a digital and insert coupon together - meaning there was normally a digital worth $4 and an insert coupon worth $4 making your $7.99 pack of 3 razors free. As a female, I only purchase men's razors because they work a lot better. There may be some readers not familiar with digital coupons (based on where they live and shop). If you shop CVS, you know about extra care bucks and you know you can also get a lot of free razors and many other things if you know how to shop there. There are many youtube videos as well as web pages that show you how. Most people think I'm crazy using coupons and stockpiling items. However, those same people knew who they could come to during the pandemic when they could not get the things they needed! Serious coupon people never get caught paying full price - not in a pandemic and not during inflation either. I could live several years off of my stockpile and especially combined with the methods I apply as described above. Little things add up and these add-ups help to offset the things you have to purchase that you can't do anything about.

[@jodyhakala-ristow7014]

Thank you for sharing. I like to get reminders and see ideas🐭

[@MsCnote1984]

If you can't find any windex, the blue windshield wiper fluid works for windows as well

[@m.b.g.2235]

MsC... What a great idea. You certainly are thinking outside the box. If you think about it, I suspect it doesn't cost as much. Maybe they use more water since it's going on a car windshield, but I like the idea. Thanks

[@christinagardener1889]

I use 1/2 vinegar/ 1/2 water solution to clean windows. Does a great job!

[@maryisabell8760]

MsCnote 1984 : Thanks for that advice . Blessings to U

[@grannyarbuckle5554]

@@christinagardener1889 yes also vinger kills 99+ percent of germs! Better thank bleach!! Also doesn't take you breath away!! 🛐📖🙏🕊️ show ♥️ like Jesus then if need be 🔫🏹 then victory 🙌🙌

[@jodyhakala-ristow7014]

This was a month ago, now the people that didn’t prep or stock up and you were right! On all accounts. Prices up and stock is down. The pet food is the most shocking. 😾

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Freeze dried wholesalers seems like a better deal.than Thrive Life. Augason Farms can be good. I check often for a deal. Pressure and water can mostly in summer though meat will be more then. I grab an extra something each trip. I thought of everything I use. Went to Bath and Body Works and got a years worth of shower gel and lotion for a year at 75 percent off and a coupon on top of that. Some hand soap too. Anything 75 percent off. Got a 2 year old car. Too much More than what I paid for new before and nothing special. Now I really want a horse. No plates or insurance payment.😁 Now I have a mess of seeds to plant and started seed saving . I get volunteer.tomatoes, dill and and cilantro every year.in the garden. Pre ordered dwarf fruit trees finally. Been trying for a few years. Out of stock fast. This must be the time for preorder. There are a ton of USB gadgets too so have a stash of little solar chargers. Trying to get away from battery operated anything. Manual tools like a sickle and drill. Multiple can openers. They break easily now. Bought beer and rootbeer making kits. Will want something other than water. Drink mixes of any kind.

[@boydman68]

Get the butane at Sam's. You can get a 4-pack for $6-7. Was at Walmart this morning and grabbed a refill bottle of hand sanitizer and hand soap.

[@boydman68]

Well, I just looked on the app and the butane 4-pack I paid $5.98 for at the end of November is $8.28 today.

[@ng3069]

@@boydman68 Yes and 6 x 1lb propane tanks went up almost 6 dollars at Sam's.

[@valerier4308]

I would also add: Pet food and supplies Baby food and supplies

[@carolynlewis9019]

Thank you, for more good information.

[@Rabswood296]

I use empty laundry containers to store tap water for hygiene purposes should there be no water supply. Could be used for the toilet, hand washing, laundry etc. I store in my garden shed.

[@Helenebemis]

just happened across this and good advice. for the last several years as we learned fouraging and investagated what may be sustanialle through this period. fell things will be avaliable and afforadable time to timebut, not all the same time . best to keep supplies to tide you over through the periods when things are not getting through.

[@55JVB]

It helps to use coupons for some items like soap, razors, detergent, etc. You will be surprised and save up to 2/3 of the price. That is the only way I have been able to stock up and prep.

[@charmaine3748]

Medical supplies, candles and lighters but great tips

[@garygoldstein327]

Tough to store shampoo/conditioner, dishwashing liquid. I rinse out those tossed out laundry soap containers with a plastic faucet on them I find at laundromats and refill them individually with the afore mentioned items. And keep only one dish washing liquid bottle to refill. The laundry soap container with faucet, is a great way to store large amounts of a liquid, as well as dispense the right amount without spillage. I have one I place over a counter and refill into a smaller container for easy access. And even one I rinsed out and filled with boiling hot water from a kettle to swish and dump out at let stand upside down a few days in a dish rack until the inside walls are free of water droplets. With a funnel, I poured automotive oil into it. A handy solution on those rare occasions to add some oil, the faucet spiggot is great for dispensing the right amount of oil with little drip.

[@johnrowe5351]

dollar store -A GALLON of windsheild cleaner for a buck! or a cup of vinegar and a gallon of water(any kind)of vinegar costs about a dime

[@leannajoyee7548]

Im always on a budget but i think if i see a very good sale, i will crunch my money and buy it. It does help in the long run especially if i use it all the time and has a good shelf Life or doesnt expire in like 2-3 years. Thanks for your tips and life hacks.

[@Cadiangrunt99]

pretty solid thinking thanks.