30 Great Depression Habits and Preps for Surviving in Today's Economy

Throughout history, people have weathered difficult economic times, from the Great Depression to modern challenges faced in rural and impoverished areas worldwide. The timeless wisdom from those who lived through such hardships offers powerful lessons for today’s uncertain economy. In this video, I'll share 30 life-saving habits and preps that helped people survive one of the toughest periods in history-habits that are just as valuable now. From resourceful cooking tips to frugal money practices, these Depression-era skills are a treasure trove for anyone looking to save money, reduce waste, and prepare for the unexpected. By adopting these practical, time-tested habits today, you can build resilience and be better prepared for whatever tomorrow may bring.
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[@raymondpalacios3032]

Here's something to have handy. I broke out my shoe shine box to clean my leather boots. Then I began thinking I've never heard of anyone mentioning boot and shoe care. I guess I've took it for granted retired from the military that my boots were always polished. I have saddle soaps and polish to keep my leather boots in good shape. Good boots are not cheap and would be something to keep cleaned and maintained. During the Depression days people were using card board as insoles to cover the holes in their shoes.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

I appreciate you sharing this! Thank you! 😊

[@DonMunn-o8t]

Good video. The Great Depression left us many good lessons of survival. You hit them with some reality that most folks had not heard before.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you! 💛

[@JeffHaynes-i1c]

When I was around 10,11 yrs old asking my Grandma why she washed off aluminum foil and folded it up to reuse it. Then she would start telling me stories about living though the great depression. She was born in 1909, I'm in my late 60's now and i think about how tuff they had it.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

I've seen that done quite a bit as well. Thank you for sharing that memory! 💛

[@paratrooper1]

I like your reference to "Victory" gardens. There was a campaign in the US during WWII to start one. That preserved the crops grown by farmers to be sent to our troops overseas. Another great video! 🙂

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you! 💛

[@steveedingfield6408]

When I was a kid I remember my grandma plastic bread wrappers ( bags ) and knit them together somehow and make rugs. They were surprisingly durable and long lasting

[@Arizonagirl1981]

Great video!😊

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thanks! 😊

[@Edward-zw9ld]

Great topic by a Great narrator- Kudos!🎉

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you 😊

[@iowaclassic]

When saving seeds remember the difference between hybrid seeds and heirloom. You can’t save the seeds from hybrid plants, the seeds wont produce plants like the hybrid parent. Also some hybrid varieties are patented. I dont think this is strictly enforced with home gardens but who knows in the future. Heirloom varieties can at times be challenging as they are frequently suited to certain areas. So find some that grow well in your area.

[@checkdacontract]

Great tips. Where's a good place to hide supplies?

[@myke2932]

Shalom. Great Advice Bessings from Massachusetts

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you! 😊💛

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

Basic 7, salt flour potatos pasta oats beans rice and tuna

[@PracticalPreps]

Great video! I can say the emergency fund is vital. Even meeting an auto insurance deductible could be an emergency.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

You're absolutely right!

[@wandaerrn]

Great information, thank you. I have been shopping with Azure for a few years now. I like that I can purchase items either in single or bulk and that they have a large selection of organic items. The owner has high standards for the items they have available and they try to deal with small businesses. As for pricing, they are comparable or many times less than most grocery stores. My delivery drop is 4 miles from my home so very convenient as the closest warehouse store like Sam’s or Costco are almost an hour away, so I also factor that into my decision. Azure has excellent prices for their spices, but do watch the sizes, as I am the proud owner of 1 pound of bay leaves that will be passed down for many generations 😂. They also have many herbs that can be used medicinally. Shopping with Azure may not be for everyone but I have found it works well for me. The “down” side with Azure is that the delivery is not a consistent day/time, so there needs to be flexibility in your schedule to make the pickup. I also shop with Country Life Foods. They ship via traditional shippers like FedEx or UPS. They also have a retail store in Pullman, Michigan.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊

[@cassiebozeman2599]

Great video as always. Love your channel! I save my bacon grease and cook with it. I also save hamburger grease but i learned that it needs to be refrigerated and used within a week or so. Xo❤

[@ahomesteadjourney]

@@cassiebozeman2599 Such great ways to save money and not be wasteful! ☺️💛

[@cucvfarmer]

Good video. I shared it out

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Aw, thank you! 😊💛

[@the.h.i.g.h.priestess]

thank you so much 💜

[@roxannegray2796]

We always use half canned milk and half water to make our pan gravy. My mom always did, too, and she's 85.

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thanks for sharing!

[@adriennesmith6697]

Bartering and trading items for goods and services.

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

Plant 2 each, all dwarfs, apples pears plums cherries grapes blackberries blueberries. Make 4x4 hydroponic garden with veg's above and fish in water tank below put faucet in bottom with a Y keep one as ide open the other attach garden hose then a trickle irrigation hose to it to irrigate garden with fertilizer fish tank water. When planting garden early on plant baby onions when about size of top little finger sell them them plant regular garden. When grocery shopping get 3 to 8 extra cans to store.

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

When making chili (use kidney beans) or spaghetti use generic tomato soup.

[@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS]

I'm worried about the future ...I'm working on a stockpile

[@alicegates9838]

What do you do when there is no room for stockpiling? Condos and apartments have little. space for storage.

[@alicegates9838]

Also not everyone has time for these ideas.

[@adriennesmith6697]

Use storage totes and utilize space under your bed or closets.

[@wandadavis8335]

​@@alicegates9838you use space under your bed, space under cabinets , floors of closets, or put in corners of bedrooms

[@eddielyles8930]

Like you, I've never ordered anything from Azure Standard. I would love to, but the nearest pickup to me is an hour away. Just don't seem worth it

[@royurban2126]

A mountain woman showed Us that when canning meat,Kerr jars could handle the pressure,lids on and don't over tighten the lids

[@Felipe_Calavera]

To replace protein might be good idea to choose eggs, a very big box of eggs instead filets , organs from animals to make soups instead buying expensive meats, selling digital products online like digital books or something might be a good idea to make more incomes, after this crisis there will be new rich people who decided to create differents new businesses during this crisis 🎉

[@ahomesteadjourney]

Thank you for sharing!

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

Cut back n sell everything u don't need as nd usye that money for what u need. Pay off highest TZ debt first. Save at least 10% preferablyore. Keep vehicle on good repair. Remember old adage , a stitch in time saved 9 .

[@royurban2126]

Casserole pinto beans cook alot quicker

[@frankpettinato2324]

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[@lindaorozco4595]

😊😊👍🏽

[@SteveHartman-my9rg]

Soon as I heard Dave Ramsey mentioned I always turn off can't stand him

[@wandadavis8335]

Because of Dave Ramsey my young nephew and his wife were able to pay off two student loans two cars and their house within 6 years , you don't have to like the man to use his method

[@raymondpalacios3032]

I hope I live long enough to see the modern woman actually cook from scratch. I would not want to be the taste tester.😊 Lots of people are in for a rude awakening. Yikes.