Who Will Not Survive A Great Depression

[@marythemichiganmastiffmom3611]

Amen sister 🙏 my brother passed away last summer leaving me 3 children between the ages of 8-12 and I’ve already raised my children and am a grandmother of 3...I’m doing my best to teach them gardening, canning, freeze drying, dehydrating and self preservation.....I’m tired too but defeat isn’t an option ❤️

[@SpatchG]

Those children are so blessed to have you.

[@terresapetersen7318]

Keep teaching those precious nieces and nephews how to live and how to do important things for the family. We canned when I was a child. I remember all the life-skills my family taught me and the stories from my great grandma about the depression.

[@janetturner6771]

Prayers for you all 🙏🙏❤️

[@jharvey9898]

It’s all for naught if you don’t prepare them for eternity 🙏🤗

[@maxxs118]

My husband had a massive stroke 2 years ago. I'm now his primary caregiver. However, I spent the last 2 days clearing an acre of pines to plant another garden. We've been dropping trees, pulling stumps, transplanting balckberries, peach trees, and blueberries. We both worked 30 years, he took care of everyone and in an instant we almost lost everything. But you can ask my sourdough starter "Joe" (guess why I named him that 🤣), and all my canners and freezers and 50lb buckets of flour what I've been doing about it. You're 100% correct. It's coming. MY kids are all grown, but 2 know they might have to move back home to help make it all work, and help take care of dad while we make sure the gardens and chickens are tended to. You inspired and helped me so much 2 years ago. We are so like minded. I normally don't comment. It's not my thing, but after last week, I had to jump in one time. After all we've worked for, all we've lived through, we still aren't owed anything, and me and mine will continue working toward being as self sufficient as we can be. I'm not going anywhere lol. This paragraph should hold me another 2 years. Sending love. ❤️

[@Redlady1960]

Bless you🙏🏻 Keep moving forward & prayers for you & your hubby!🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@bendeleted9155]

Thanks for sharing your reality. It is a common one and sometimes people just need to hear the solutions out loud to even think of them as a possibility. 👍

[@rollinghillsslo]

How are you guys repelling ticks and chiggers with natural and safe ingredients?

[@MsDcameron]

Hey Lady - you are one amazing badass!!! ❤

[@sschueneman]

your go girl, you get it!

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Paused 2 minutes in - went out to yard for 4 hours and finished planting potatoes. Also potted some cucumber and tomato babies. Now hopefully I can make it to the end of the video without getting anxious and having to run out to go catch a fish or something! Thank you for keeping me motivated!!!

[@wyomom7260]

That could have been me writing that post!😂

[@janzoo1111]

Me too! It is anxious times and doing something keeps me sane!

[@mitchforster5349]

I do that lol

[@AnnCashes]

I can relate lol love my prep community

[@jessicajackson1973]

Haha same!...well, minus the planting. I did, however, check on my garden, threw fruits in the dehydrator and vacuumed sealed a gazillion jars of dehydrated ground beef, brussel's, broccoli, onions and peppers, and some lentils. Keep on keepin' on! :-)

[@ElleKay4Life]

My grandmother told me she ate ketchup soup with a hunk of potato in it for years in the Great Depression. Ketchup, water, salt and pepper made a tomato soup broth! Did she hate it? Yes. Did she survive? Yes!

[@gloriaandrejcik9787]

I just got an email from my sister in law that her apt complex is opening up their green areas for gardening! You just have to sign up and you can pick your parcel (the office divided it equally). This is exciting for apt dwellers! It also shows they are paying attention!

[@patriciahammett4197]

What a blessing.

[@krzykatldy8688]

Your in a great place for that to be an option for you. I tried growing some vegetables in pots. Ooh the yardmen weedwackedn my plants and I guess that was a useless expense for me.

[@utopicconfections5257]

Amazing. Wish more would do that.

[@donnab79]

Brilliant idea

[@camperspecial9666]

best of luck to you all.

[@freedomlover2358]

I'm reminded of the quote by George Orwell, "the further a society drifts from the truth the more it hates those who speak it." We are definitely living in those times. If people hate me for what I say, then I must be speaking truth.

[@justalogicalchristian]

It is so pathetic! Both "Animal Farm" and "1984" were classified as dystopian fiction. I think they should be re-classified as either history or as training manuals for politicians. We are traveling downhill fast.

[@sandrarhodes5073]

Amen to that

[@cindygreen6900]

Excellent post. That's my exact thought. If you are disliked, most likely your speaking truth. The great lier hates the truth

[@wendallphillips4883]

I still think you would be a great VP. Wendall From Canada

[@pnc455]

I sold my house and moved to one acre in Texas, got my chickens and have raised beds and 30 x 30 in ground garden, i found i grow great peppers and squash bugs but i am learning. this is my second summer and i have learned a lot. I am a 62 year old widow but that doesn't stop me. I am leaning every day.

[@gamingwithfrodo]

Plant nasturtioms in with your squash to deter squash bugs.

[@pnc455]

@@gamingwithfrodo thank you, i will try that. not sure if its too late for this year but maybe i will try second crop during summer in different location

[@gennyjustdownthelane8967]

This is my plan too!!!

[@southerngirl7008]

plant marigolds between your plants

[@josephanddonna7777]

I’m in Texas…but not where I want to be. Praying on what to do, I need to be around like minded people. I have learned so many skills. As have my older children. Whom are 15 and 13.

[@richawoman]

Imagine if Noah said, "You're being a downer; I'm going to the beach" 😂 I rent a small townhouse that has a small stamp-size yard. I won't even consider gardening the little patch of yard because of strata control. So I sold the bistro set that was on the little concrete part and bought containers and have a container garden with potatoes, carrots, lettuce, cabbage and beets.

[@angelafaith5605]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ailenephillips2876]

When I was a little girl we ate possums, ground hogs anything my dad could catch. We lived on a 98 acre farm and if it didn't come out of the barn yard or the garden we didn't eat it. I know what hard times are like. But we were blessed, we had a christan home.

[@HueyBob24]

I have a huge groundhog that’s hanging around my chicken run, my only thought is just keep eating little buddy!😂

[@vickiehat1074]

Yes my family even eaten bear back then.

[@xbemos]

Amen sister. My mother grew up the same way. She still couldn’t cook chicken when I came around because of all the types of food she had to cook on the farm. She got soft 😂 when my dad moved her to the city. But my aunts taught me what I know. And your story is not uncommon and it’s needed to be shared.

[@grayhousehold1301]

I have possum and racoons around here. I have live traps as well. You just never know.

[@grrrrrlonfirew]

@@HueyBob24 You made me laugh out loud!

[@deborahdenton3603]

I didn't have extra funds , so I became creative with using cardboard boxes as my planters to plant plant plant. Tomatoes, beans, cabbage, potatoes, pepper plants. Sugar watermelon, canalope ...and 💐flowers...Everything is growing and bearing lots of veggies and fruits. God amazes me with what He does Patera, I have been busy busy, canning and preserving! Thank you for inspiring me 😊

[@xbemos]

Wait wait wait. Seriously?? That’s awesome!

[@MissMom6]

Deborah, those boxes should work well all this year. Do succession planting in them and do some fall planting too. Next year, empty the soil into fresh boxes and use the old cardboard on walkways or in compost. ☺️

[@marywalker2896]

I am going to do this. Thankyou, if I have any tips for me plz let me know. I am excited about this.

[@deborahdenton3603]

@@MissMom6 thanks 😊

[@deborahdenton3603]

I starting searching for old big wash tubs , $15 and I drill holes on bottom and lower sides...perfect for planting in.

[@barbarabrand190]

I live in Nevada, with a democrat libral government. Just this week, the county and local board of commisioners are trying to rezone our area to limit, eliminate, all of our homesteads from owning animals. There is a meeting coming up this week, and I expect more than a few of us will be there to suggest a different coarse of action.

[@ada5229]

gas in Ohio has hit 5.19 for regular and 5.99 deisel and climbing.. we are in a new world prioritizing and hard work have a new meaning ... I'm praying for us all

[@FesIRL]

I survived Puerto Rico in the late 70-80s, it was almost 3rd world conditions. I almost die from drinking water before coming to the USA. Trust me, most Americans will not survive because of hubris!

[@wendyhannaford7696]

You are correct, most Americans will not make it, we will be a third world country soon, in the process. Most won't know what to do or how to make it, , they've never seen a third world country!

[@cherilewis2899]

What is hubris?

[@bjscribner3347]

@@cherilewis2899 It is having too much pride about your personal abilities. Not recognizing that people need each other because of your belief that no one can do as well as you.

[@melissacoleman6608]

My mother lived through the Great Depression and World War Two, and us girls used to chuckle a little when at the beginning of canning system, she worked so hard. We all did. She would send us to the basement to bring up the empty jars and wash them. (Our dishwasher had two hands.) We peeled and pickled and packed everything that came through the doors. I'm so grateful I learned so much from her. We always said "she acts like she thinks we're all in immanent danger of starving!" She grew up hungry at times -- she knew what she was doing.. It's time to go make more apple butter. Thanks for the reminder 🐾

[@Brenda-xp1zm]

My grandma passed away 27 years ago. She was 90 and kept a daily diary her entire married life on a farm. I loved her and wished we had lived closer to her. I read her diaries after she passed away and I learned so much. Her life was tough and she worked so hard, but she never complained. You’re right Patara, most of us have no idea how difficult life was during the depression.

[@montanalife406]

What an amazing blessing to have your grandma’s diary! ❤️

[@Texas1836]

What a treasure those diaries are.

[@gina9056]

I bet that diary is full of great advice. You are blessed to have it.

[@wendythomas4930]

How wonderful for you! Have you ever thought of publishing it to share with the world? Or is it something you just want to keep it special vor your family?😊

[@Brenda-xp1zm]

@@wendythomas4930 It would be wonderful to share with everyone but the family has decided against it. It's being passed around to all my cousins.

[@Threadsandjars]

I extremely dislike the taste of canned tuna and that goes for SPAM as well, BUT I am no fool. I have canned a heck of a lot of trout lately because I like that, and I'd rather do that than buy tuna. I have lived in countries where those foods would be a loved delicacy, and if push comes to shove...guess who is going to eat it! Me. My Norwegian grandma was born in 1890 and came to America in 1910, and thanks to her I grew up knowing to be thankful for every bite I eat. I have been in Special Forces Survival training and have eating bugs and critters that would shake your timbers, but I survived it and kept moving forward. I take a few moments and bless everything that I eat and drink and that's all there is to it. I seldom comment but thank you for all you are doing to try and wake people up. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan in Colorado.

[@angelawillis145]

People nowadays aren’t “able” to hear truth. When I was a kid and you went to church the preacher didn’t worry about hurting your feelings. He worried about where you would spend eternity. I can only imagine the headlines today if we could go back in time and have this generation attend an old school church service.

[@carolinagurl22]

Amen!

[@ddebuchan1]

Absolutely!

[@cherylsiefken503]

Amen to that!!!!

[@agent007sweetheart]

Told my sister in laws today that since I do not homeschool during the summer, I will be canning all summer. Told them if they want me to can things for them while I am canning mine to get me some jars and food and I'll be happy to can for them as well.

[@sundeeperry9499]

Patara you are truly a Proverbs 31 woman. Verses 10 through 31 speak of a woman that looks well to the needs of her household ! Thanks for this channel.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

I talked to my mom today who was born in the summer of 1929 and asked her what she remembers most..... she said the biggest thing she remembers is her mother walking the street of our small town begging for any type work . My mother at the age of 8 in 1937 said she worked all day cleaning for another family for ONE DOZEN EGGS.... She said all day too. Not a couple hours. She said she was one happy girl when she bought the eggs home because they would have something to eat. My grandmother grew large gardens and canned all summer every year until she died. She said she would never ever go hungry again. BTW , I grew up in a multi generational home and loved it . ❤️

[@christinebroderick70]

We already have plans for the kids (age 30s) and their families coming here. We need 4 bedrooms and only have 3. But our dining room will be the 4th. I’ve given each family a list of things to bring with them. We need the strength of the men, & the hands of the women. My daughter in law is a school teacher for the babies. 3 of us are medical. 1 is military and law enforcement. All of us are hard a** workers & family oriented. We have our plan ready. We will have set backs but we’re pretty tough - especially together.

[@nic7761]

I am a child and mother, neither my parents or siblings seem aware of the times. I admire your planning.

[@bevlower6793]

For those who have been homesteading, prepping, watching Bible prophesies unfold...we KNOW that events are happening at break-neck speed & even if we've been hustling for years, we KNOW, we better work faster!

[@classicrocklover5615]

It's like being an expectant mother nesting. Can you imagine the rush Noah felt towards the end?

[@cedarcreekfarms949]

​@@classicrocklover5615 wow...I never thought about that! Definitely something to ponder 🤔

[@franchescawetter8423]

@@classicrocklover5615 goodness me. I've been a nesting mother 4 times but I couldn't imagine the feeling for 100 years!!

[@leeannwicker937]

In my Bible study this morning I came across this Proverbs 27:7: One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Being a bad cook has trained me to eat almost anything because I WILL NOT WASTE FOOD! My kids are being so picky - rejecting my homemade sourdough bread and homemade jam (I just learned to water bath can and am so proud) - and I just think, you're going to go mighty hungry if you don't learn to embrace what is available to fill your little bellies. I try to save the best of everything for them and am practicing rationing what I eat - I want to be comfortable with one meal a day if necessary - time to embrace intermittent fasting after all! I am just into the underweight BMI and want to stay there, so at my age, with my metabolism, I don't need much to survive and THRIVE!

[@lhodgens]

My honey hates to waste food. In our time together I've only made a couple of meals that weren't up to par, and it's kinda course, but his comment was "it'll make a turd"... Those meals were definitely learning opportunities! 😂

[@HeatherGreenjsyk]

Men can do better on a meal a day. Women can only do best on two meals a day as its key for hormonal regulation. There's a reason women weren't drafted into combat positions. My metabolism is high and I need to make sure I don't get into anorexia territory. Mom is in her mid-40s and she's still got the high metabolism.

[@northgeorgiamom8956]

@@HeatherGreenjsyk yes!!! My husband thrives on intermittent fasting. I. CAN’T. DO. IT. 😬

[@SWags-ly7dp]

I wish more would consider that intermittent fasting might actually become a necessity for survival.

[@joannc147]

@@lhodgens 🤣🤣🤣

[@melissaw.9583]

Added a little extra garden space today with what we already had. My grandson is 4 and LOVES gardening! He looked around and said "Mimi I have an idea!" So we made his plan into another small garden. Added some tomato plants, zucchini, and patty pan squash. Then he found a couple of buckets and we planted more sweet potato slips 😂😂❤️

[@oldwaysarenewagain5278]

Just did similar garden training with my 4 year old grandson too! He loves helping Pa Pa.

[@orange2sweet673]

I called my grandma MIMI ♥️

[@stephaniewoods6505]

Bless his heart! Praying that his little garden is overly abundant!

[@melissaw.9583]

@@oldwaysarenewagain5278 I love that!! Pa Pa's are the best 😊

[@melissaw.9583]

@Rejoice Always hi Mimi!!

[@annettespain3692]

We have NEVER been on a vacation. We work 6 and 7 days a week and still live below poverty level. My child is 13 and is the most respectful loving compassionate kid i know and happy....

[@jeankubicek]

Blessings

[@susanloveshuskies]

❤

[@cyndajo]

What a blessed family you have ❤️

[@chomama1628]

You have done well then. Life isn’t always easy.

[@kstocking5315]

If I hadn’t kept our pantry stocked, my husband’s unemployment spell this last year would have done us in. We’re climbing back out of the hole now, rebuilding just about everything, and getting plants in the ground. Few people cared but had lots of “nice things to say.” Actions speak louder.

[@fatbaldguy7166]

Mrs K , that’s great you were prepared ! In 2015 I had to quit work due to disability but it took 2 1/2 years to get my disability from SS and the only way we survived was our preps. It took another year to dig out and we have been stacking and packing since. We know sooner or later the Pooh is going to hit the fan and this time it’s gonna be much worse. Keep up the great work and keep stacking !!!

[@deannalail9716]

FYI 8 year's ago my husband and I had nothing but a camper to live in now we have a small homestead paid for and are as self-sufficient as possible keep preaching 🙌😀😉😊👏🙏

[@mysticmom616]

I was listening to you and a few other preparedness channels today. My husband said “You need to stop watching that stuff. It’s all in God’s plan” I said”You’re right but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be planning for it!”

[@madelinehall8944]

Faith without works, is dead. That means we have a part to play.

[@banesbox]

If you're dying of hunger, you'll eat anything. Worms, rodents, tree bark, a leather shoe, bugs, dirt, whatever. Hunger makes people insane.

[@leeannwicker937]

I learned never to say never. We moved 4 times in 5 years, and I said I was NEVER moving again. Well, along came a tornado so we moved (1) camper (2) second camper (3) motel (4) with friends (5) back to motel (6) FEMA trailer (7) into new house al in six months. I decided then to NEVER say NEVER. I will say I don't want to do whatever, but I'll never say I'll never do whatever.

[@FiNe_SiTe]

As a retired news journalist, I was regularly bombarded with criticism from people who did not like the truth. It was bothersome but it sure didn't stop me from disseminating useful information.

[@lynncobb8992]

Thank you. I am fairly new to your channel. You convinced me to get my pantry full. My fiancé died in April. I forgot to mention I am 73 years old. My fiancé was 80. I made sure he was getting ready. So, needless to say I am moving into his home and sell mine. Between the groceries I insisted he buy and what I bought....I am ready. I had to create a special room just for all the things we have getting ready for whatever comes. Thank you you are the only you tuber I look forward to seeing.

[@Jeo_Momma]

Lynn, my condolences. I'm glad you're putting it together. Please take care of you...

[@jamesarmstrong4043]

My grandfather had 22 people living in a small house, no water or electricity in the depression. Tell it as God puts it in your heart. Folks need more truth, thank you.

[@HeliosDharakSennkohcoola]

I have been working since 2020 with no vacations and stocking up on food,drinks,and supplies for years now since 2018! So when people were panicking in 2020 I was stocked up with years worth of food,drinks,supplies as I been stocking up every week $100 worth of food,drinks,supplies since 2018 to 2022! I rotate and eat my oldest canned food,shelve stable food first and put my newest canned food,shelve stable food in the back!

[@mickigfellers1503]

I'm almost 49 years and when I was small we were dirt poor. I was potty trained in an outhouse because my Mamaw's house didn't have an indoor bathroom. People today have been spoiled and I'm including myself. But I've been watching society go downhill quickly. I've been warning my family about what is coming and most make fun of me. I will keep on as should you. God bless you.

[@toddsmith293]

Thanks Patara, I was born in 63' and turn 59 in September. I am fortunate in that I knew many of my grand parents and great grand parents as a boy into my teen years. I remember so many stories of how hard times were during the 30's and the terrible world war that followed. These are stories that young people today can only receive from reading or videos, or more likely, not at all. Very hard times are coming fast and many millions are going to be financially vaporized. I have to wonder just how expensive does gas have to get until people wake up? Perhaps many are just living large upon their credit cards until they are maxed out??? It's somewhat amusing that the people who worry the most about what is coming are actually the people who need to worry the LEAST. Those who should be terrified are blissfully oblivious. Again, thank you for another great video. All the best from Northern Appalachia (Central PA)!

[@thephillipsheritagefarm5236]

Same here I would love to go back and shell beans with granny and listen to her tell the stories of her youth during hard times!! Very Blessed

[@stephaniewoods6505]

Truer words have never been spoken regarding what is coming.

[@cakz4829]

Gosh, you are so right! The ones who have nothing but debt and no food set aside and should be the most scared are living high on the hog. And the ones who have been preparing and are pretty well set have an even deeper urgency to get ready and plug any holes or increase their buffer zone.

[@terresapetersen7318]

I turn 59 in September too. I also remember the stories that my grandparents and my great grandparents told about WWI, WWII and the depression. My great grandma met Henry Ford when she was a young girl. He was driving across the country in the first car she ever saw. She was born in 1897. I sure miss her.

[@drdirt505]

@@thephillipsheritagefarm5236 Shell beans and shuck corn! I miss my Granny terribly, and the front porch swing conversations.

[@cyndajo]

Patara, thank you for being real. For not sugar coating the truth. You’re a great motivator. I’m going through all my preps and better organizing them. Realized today that I didn’t have as much pasta put back as I thought, so added 8 more packages. For those in denial, I hope their denial feeds them well.

[@foosernelson9168]

Cynthia, Just had to reply to this ! LOVE your last statement ! That one will stay with me for a while. I have boxed pasta that needs to be transferred to an appropriate container for long range. There never seems to be enough time in the day. Thanks for grabbing my attention with your reality reminder !!!! Be well.

[@egallman0920]

She is an excellent motivator. Whenever I'm completely exhausted I turn on one of her videos and get my second wind.

[@ericpass9749]

Family members will do things to you that a stranger never would or think about

[@pauldodd2086]

I will make it. Old hillbilly raised by old hillbillies. Constantly learning all that I can. You have taught me things that I didn't know. Thank you.

[@xbemos]

I asked my husband to put up a blessings box and a little library this week. They were things that highly effected my sense of gratitude and love when my kids were super little. I kept seeing yours and finally got the memory/nerve to ask! He was thrilled and so excited to see the tear in my eye of remembering our first years.

[@fragout45mightyjungle63]

I live with my youngest daughter, son in law and 15yr old grandson so we're a mult generation home. I'm teaching them to garden, care for chickens and canning food and they're helping me. It's a win win situation. I'm disabled due permanent lung damage from getting big C last year so get short of breath easily. But bad times are coming so I do as much as I can. There's a lot of people like me out there. I'm a 62yr old great grandma and a widow.

[@carolluther1625]

@@kathymc234 yes a blessing for all!

[@brendawilson2046]

@@kathymc234 I'm in the same situation. But my daughter's legaly blind . We are pulling together. I'm so thankful for my family.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Who on earth says they won't eat canned tuna?? I can see not looking forward to spam direct from the can, but fry it up and it becomes a LOT more palatable, rather bacon-like, and it's surprising what one can eat and how good it tastes when you get a little hungry. Like when you go camping and cook over an open fire - nothing tastes better than spaghetti with sauce and pine needles!

[@sheilajaroniewski1297]

@@cy8905 you can find the spam alternative for under $2 a can. One can of it chopped up and used in a casserole goes a long way.

[@bmphil3400]

Eat about 400 calories a day for 4 days straight. You will love spam or tuna. I've trained wilderness survival quite a bit and have eaten live palm grubs in South America in training. We have a saying...."a snake is a steak". When you get your mind into that groove the luxury of spam is at a whole different level.

[@beverlymichael5830]

I love spam breaded and fried add mustard and makes a delicious sandwich or just eat it alone with mustard.

[@feelnrite]

I pretty much live on canned tuna now. haha

[@sheilajaroniewski1297]

@@cy8905 I do too. I have a lot of home canned meats in my pantry as well. It is absolutely my favorite canned meat.

[@patrioticgoombah7595]

I can tell you with 100% certainty in Urban areas there are people living 3/ 4 even 5 generations… living in small 2 bedroom apartments. My wife and I got our crap together 2 years ago, moved out of the ghetto to the country and never looked back. Just tonight we sat next to a campfire holding our son talking to each other about the all the things we thought were “normal “ life. Folks if you can get out the city do it now….. before it’s to late

[@cindyg5064]

Thank you for being you!!! I’ve been practicing, I challenged myself to do my laundry for 3 months using 3 - 5 gallon pails and a plunger. I washed queen sheets and my husbands Levi’s, towels etc. Was it work? Yes, but I can do it and yes , I am older than dirt!!!! I’ve been canning since the 70s and always had a stocked pantry. I’ve been in training for awhile now. I’m preparing alone as my husband had passed.

[@cosmiccometchichi]

I am sorry about your hubby. He is now your guardian angel.🌈❤️‍🔥

[@pamelapenick6871]

May your husband always be in your heart and give you strength in these trying times.

[@carinmatteson9286]

ROCK ON!

[@gjsmimi4474]

Patara, I used to be the person that didn't have a pantry, went to the store at least once a week, lived in a subdivision i hated, etc. I have moved to the country, have a few chickens, am on year 4 gardening, have plans for a bigger garden area, along with an area for fruit trees, berries, etc. I've been learning about herbal medicine for several years. My grown children are learning.

[@angelafaith5605]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@carinmatteson9286]

DEAR Patera, you have a huge herd of gramas, nanas, and grannies that follow you! WE RESPECT YOU! And love how you relate your spirit through your animals farm. You are able to articulate what so many of us feel. Us old gals feel you respect us and appreciate our relationship with you. Your light is multigenerational...you are a fierce Momma bear, too. Cant wait for you to be a granny. Prayers for your LIGHT!!!

[@Tamarind525]

I was going to hike in Vermont this summer w my dogs but stayed home to have a big garden this year and put more food away. This channel motivated me. I don’t ever want to think I could’ve done something and didn’t. To live w myself, I need to know I tried as hard as I could and did my best.

[@debra8108]

What’s wrong with canned tuna?!😁 So many great recipes using it!!!

[@elanasigrist5185]

My mom and I had the conversation a month ago about multi-generational families and that being the only way they made it. The people I talk to dont attack my faith, they just say its depressing to talk to me. My answer... its gonna be more depressing to be hungry...have fun with that. I just spend my time focussing on my family. I can't take care of everyone.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Amen Elana! Hunger gets depressing very quickly.

[@cherylsiefken503]

And unfortunately those people will be at y[ur door

[@ZombiePilot7]

"Doing my due diligence is my relaxation" ooh yes, ma'am. Happy to hear from another woman with a head on her shoulders. We got this!

[@estherrodriguez6441]

Hi from NYC , i just want to say on that comment about " people in the city arent going to be multi generational etc ( i know you didnt say that, it was a viewer) I am planting in a rented out home in the back yard. 3 small garden beds for the first time..learning as much as i can about prepping ,growing food , &safety , even growing in my faith. i will definitely be raising my 2 girls to be self sufficient. I worked full time for 10 years before i became a SAHM..Patara, Thank you for always sharing real content. God bless.

[@cathydee8401]

I have been clearing my shelves of my crafting supplies ( donating to charities/schools)that will not benefit me and replacing them with food items. It is amazing how my priorities have changed in a short amount of time. You don't have to be a genius to see the writing on the wall about what is going on. Unfortunately many people are hiding from the truth and won't listen. 🙈🙉🙊

[@femvetusa5263]

If you’re hungry enough, you will eat whatever is available. Keep telling the hard truth, a lot of people need a kick in the a…..

[@soxthecatrules5298]

I hoard yarn because I’m a knitter. Think I will keep my stash because I lean towards making practical items like washcloths, vegetable/market bags, socks, scarves, etc.

[@cathydee8401]

Don't misunderstand me, I am keeping supplies that I can make into useful items like rugs and knit hats. Need to be able to use those skills. 😊

[@soxthecatrules5298]

@@cathydee8401 sounds perfect!! 💕

[@sharoncrump6324]

I grew up eating spam, bologna sandwiches, and breakfast meals for supper because it was cheaper. There was no eating out. I have been putting food back for awhile now and trying to get my friends to open their eyes and prepare.

[@juliac1569]

My mom works for a major chain grocery store and a corporate employee came in to tell them today that here will be no chicken or turkey coming in for at least 3 months. It’s getting real.

[@lisalanham4951]

This living together has been on my mind a lot here lately. i only have a small 2 BDRM mobile, but, it's paid for. My children rent, and I'm preparing my home, to make room for my babies to have a place to come to with their families. There will be space to sleep and store their items, it'll be crowded but they'll be sheltered and safe. They don't understand what we're in for.

[@pigheadwaterbuffalo8290]

question, i live in a small town on the very edge. i have 3 city lots. We have worked ourselves half to death to prep. I feel like John the Baptist with all my hollering to get people to get ready. Although i worry about whats gonna happen when people get hungry; I'm more concerned with what the drug addicts are going to do when they can't get meth. It is terrible here. We are well stocked for security and have a small core group. But I worry the chaos that will come from the lack of drugs will be immense.

[@robinette64]

They’ll get their drugs. The cartels are much more efficient than the government. 😏

[@pigheadwaterbuffalo8290]

@@robinette64 that is true!

[@amymello7481]

The drug addicts will feel entitled to your food growing in the ground. They are used to handouts and dont abide to social norms.

[@sandidobbs9888]

John with Prepper Nation talked about putting together some 5 gallon buckets filled with basics he will give to those he cares about but they wouldn’t do anything to help themselves when they had a chance, then come looking for a handout. We all know there will be friends and family like that. Keep preaching it Patera!

[@angelare3418]

That’s a great idea. I may do that.

[@utopicconfections5257]

My husband and I have buckets like that. We call them "we told you so buckets"

[@believestthouthis7]

A King James Bible should be included. The tribulation saints will need them. Matthew 24:21 - For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

[@chickabeesapiary7920]

@@utopicconfections5257 ah man, I love that...imma get a few "told ya so buckets" cuz I certainly have family and friends that my warnings go in one ear and out the other

[@Kristen4505]

Love John at Prepper Nation!

[@vicranger6876]

I always think of my life compared to so many. I’ve hand planted 2 acres of potatoes , shoveled coal , put up 1000s of bales of hay, topped and cut tobacco, never did hang any, that was for my son, hand picked lots of sweet corn, ground my own grits and cornmeal, suppled myself with lots of wild food even as a little boy, and a thousand other things many of my acquaintances never even thought of doing or had to do ever. I just stumbled into this channel and I thank God there is one about doing for yourself.

[@vonsquirrel8378]

Ive been picking blackberries and mulberries, planting more paste tomatoes, dug garlic, got more planting to do and I still got all the chicken pens to clean. And much more to do but if this 66 yr old woman who is not in the best of health is still hanging in there, then I know I'm not alone. Keep on keeping on.

[@carolstorchlightcottage6269]

Great job! You have this👏👏👏

[@creativebeauties1605]

I will eat whatever we have, people that say they won't have never been hungry... bought some spam and other things to put up with my other stuff.. may not be much, but it's something🤗. My garden is not what I wanted it to be but I've learned some things already and I have raspberries that are growing along with blueberries

[@adaptableamy4744]

I went to the beach today for an hour. But that was after I did my morning garden chores, prepped some food stores…I live 15-20 minutes from the beach. First time I have stopped to take time for me in months. Came back home and got back to work some more. Yeah, it’s suburbia, but we garden, can food, and store food, too. I may be herding cats, but it’s a skill many do not possess! LOL.

[@mommabee4280]

My grandmother, and her Sister’s family and her parents, moved from Oklahoma to California during the Depression. They moved into a small three bedroom house. Each family had a bedroom; they all shared the kitchen. Whoever was not working would watch the children while the others worked. That was how they made it

[@PsychoSusieHomemaker729]

This is what I have figured our family will do if needed.

[@Caligrl1044]

I remember when my grandmother came over at Thanksgiving and was about to throw out some used tin foil and she jumped right in and said, oh no... dont throw that out. My dad said she came out of the depression and new threw anything out.

[@melindafaye77]

Currently brought our mama from another state and moved her to our homestead! My 19 year old daughter did not want the cupcake to go to college so she is home for the long haul as well. Three generations here and we couldn’t be happier working for our future together ♥️

[@saasydow331]

My Hapkido instructor used to run these survival camps when I was a kid. One time we each had to eat 3 bugs before we got to have our burger. He told us “one day your life might depend on it and it will be easier if you’ve already done it.” He also used to say if you only have one plan you don’t have a plan. You need at least 3 and contingencies for anything you can think of.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Imagine the outcry if he tried that today

[@jregret123]

Everytime I say I am exhausted, I am tired from all of this work and preparation, you upload a video. I listen as I get back up and get busy working on something else that needs tackling. Thank you for the continued motivational talks you have with us.

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Same here

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

Me too.👍

[@rosieb.2719]

Ikr?!?

[@joeylewis1431]

I do the same!! I even have the kids listen too!

[@lilsureshot6246]

Same here

[@priscillabohn4621]

I was out in my garden and it dawned on me how big of a garden my parents and grandparents had to have during the depression and came into our house and told hubby. We need a bigger garden this garden isn't big enough to sustain us.

[@rosieb.2719]

I grew up with 9 siblings, my parents and my paternal grandmother on a small 40 acre farm. Our garden was ~1 acre. They lived thru the Dust Bowl, The Great Depression, WWll. They taught us well. I remember their teachings and am passing them on to my sons, grandchildren, friends and family...anyone who will listen.

[@dianneguarino2348]

My gardens are getting better and better every year. I am starting canning and ready excited about it. 😊

[@mohreaanderson3181]

I canned today for the first time. Thank you for your video’s

[@dothehokeypokeyandgetbusy6359]

Awesome! Keep at it. It mounts up quickly!

[@melissamoran3424]

Hello from St Charles MO 👋 Just lost my job this week. thank you God we been preparing.

[@melofaban9165]

Many people in the city are immigrants who live multigenerational homes. And they garden in containers, or however they can. Not everyone can move to the country.

[@middleburgprepper2342]

Young lady, you are such an inspiration and joy to listen to. Thank you for being there. Watching you is such a stress reliever. Being disabled, I do need encouraging words to force myself to work thru the pain. We have the sorriest soil in the world in my town so I garden in buckets and peanut sacks. But we make it work. I won't claim to produce a lot because I don't. But I sure do try. Even if it don't do a whole lot for our bellies, it does a great deal for my heart and spirit. I helped a neighbor with a downed tree and he shared a whole lot of beautiful sweet potatoes with me. They are now in 31 pint jars. Today I put up 8 quart jars of chicken legs that were in the freezer. I really enjoy canning because it is something I can do while sitting in my walkers seat. Keep up the good work on the 'stead and on here we love our sister in east Tennessee. All our best from north Florida. ♥️🥰🙏

[@americafirst7794]

Heck I just had a canned tuna fish sandwich and a can of soup for dinner and I raise beef cattle 👍👍 everybody better start trying to find a trade I do blacksmithing and horseshoeing I make homemade knives I do all kinds of stuff Gates in the blacksmith shop I raise beef cattle I put on team ropings I rope I'm telling everybody get a trade

[@woldridgefencing9021]

I build pipe fence, all types of AG fences, and love canned tuna . 😄 🤣

[@thriftylady1170]

Amen❤

[@Notmyhome-y7y]

Tuna noodle casserole still rocks my world.

[@aquadrops6138]

Pressure canned 14 quarts of herbed potatoes today.

[@chloejasper6852]

Me too!!! I also got 14 quarts...but mine were just old plain Jane lol

[@AZCanner]

What did you season them with?

[@divineinterloper7809]

Hi Patera. You beautiful girl you! 💕 My sweet husband and I went to Tulsa today, and I started to take pictures of empty shelves and price hikes. I said, "I feel like I'm Patera walking down these isles, picking up this and that a few of those, etc..." 🥰 I am almost 74 years old and I grew up in a family of nine children growing up on pinto beans and cornbread, wild rabbit, squirrel, deer, chicken that I watched my mom and aunt butchering. They had a fire outside with a big galvanized tub of boiling water. They'd grab a chicken and snap the head off with one snap if their wrist and it would flop all over. Then they would plunge it into the boiling water to loosen the feathers, then singe the fine ones in the fire before butchering. I don't think I've ever tasted chicken that tasted as good as those. The chickens didn't suffer, death was instant and we had meat. We canned all summer. The kids helped snap beans by the bushels. Momma knew how much we needed to get through the winter. We lived in Aurora, Mo at that time. We would go to my aunt's house out in the country and pick blackberries. She put up 80 quarts every summer. Talk about good blackberry cobbler! I grew up learning how to make cornbread, biscuits, pie crust etc...and to make a meal out of almost nothing. There were nine kids in the family and there were no in-between meal snacks most of the time, maybe popcorn. Momma saved her pennies and made a homemade German Chocolate Cake once a month. Yummy! Not one of us was overweight as young people. We worked right along side of her to stock up for winter. My husband and I lived on 2 and 1/2 acres in Iowa for 19 years and with that rich black dirt we had bumper crops of vegetables and an Apple, Cherry, and Peach orchard. I did a lot of canning and freezing. Sadly, the last year we were there, I filled a big upright freezer with beautiful veggies. The element went out without our noticing for a few days because it was in the garage. Lost everything. So I can see why we should can or freeze dry stuff. I had a small freezer full of organic grass fed beef and chicken, here in Okla where we are now, about 80 lbs. My son came in last week and said it was thawed out. Thank God he caught it when it had just thawed out. We spent the entire day until 10 at night, pressure cooking and boiling meat and putting it in freezer bags. I had 35 or 40 lbs of just ground beef. So we're looking to getting a freeze dryer for that purpose and putting it and our garden produce in mylar bags. Have you ever done that? I gave my pressure canner to my daughter because honestly, I'm just not able to do much canning anymore...age (and damage done by doctors) has taken it's toll on this old lady. I still make salsa and water bath stuff though. I looked at a new pressure canner from Amazon but $400! I think I'd rather invest in the freeze dryer. Sorry for rambling. Keep up the good work young lady. You were raised right. God bless 🥰💕🙏💕

[@alliematt1016]

I live in a suburb and cannot homestead like Patara. However, last week, we planted carrots. This past weekend, I put a few more shelves into our pantry because we’ve been buying more canned goods. I work as a legal proofreader and I’m taking as much as I can in order to pay down debt. My husband’s been working overtime so we can pay down debt. I know how to knit and sew and bake. We also bought buckets from Lowe’s to put more food in. There’s stuff we can’t do (like raise chickens and have cows) but there are things we can do.

[@TheRumbleBunny]

I had to do some mending today and thought that I dont often see people talk about those kinds of supplies, needles thread, patches etc.... Worth adding if you dont have em yet.

[@staceyd8397]

I’m in Australia and trying my first winter harvest in raised beds, and if they don’t work I’ve learnt and the beds will be great for the following season. New job and people are about going out and new shiny things 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ and here’s me buying rice n such after work

[@northernwarrior7177]

Go girl! I love your straight talk. I’m totally aligned to truth and don’t tolerate other’s poor behaviour. Being a Christian doesn’t mean being a punchbag for others. Big love from the U.K. 🙏😊

[@sylviahynes7055]

Well said!

[@flyinggeckos123]

People can do both. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with prepping and also enjoying life as much as we can for as long as we can. The problem is when folks are just living in the clouds.

[@ruesmountainhome]

My motto is "Don't come a knocking unless you are bringing something to the table. Food, knowledge, skills, hard work, SOMETHING"

[@RiceaRoni354]

I’ve been telling my immediate family that when they say that they’re coming here for food. I said well you better be willing to work.

[@Leah-qe5lg]

Yes!!!! You can't expect something for nothing!

[@artbylauri]

I am already thinking about the possibility of having my dad come live with us. He's all I have left now outside of my husband and two boys. Everything I do I include him in my preps. I'm working on what new skills I need.

[@jeankubicek]

Blessings

[@linda487nc]

Just me and the hubs. No parents, kids or grands. Blessings to everyone!

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Amen!! I had a friend that said she would come and stay in my new place in Eastern Cape when I am finished building it?!! What?!! I do the hard work and they just move in to stay? I do not think so. I thank God for sifting the "pathetics" out of my life!!! WORK ETHIC. People do not know what that means anymore. i am 56 years old, a female and have build three houses with my own hands. These so called friends do not lift a finger they think the world and their families owe them everything. there is a word for that. Narcissism! Thanks for your videos i have just discovered your channel. Real life for real people. Amen. God bless.

[@dobbersnestintx3191]

Thank you for being "real." I'm learning and working my little parcel of property every minute I'm not at my job. Got my first eggs about two weeks ago and spent some time learning to fish over the weekend with a park ranger. Planting, cleaning, freezing, dehydrating, and stocking up my "5 cans a week (plus a bag or box of something)!" Thank you for all you teach and share. I'm hoping to expand my chick run next year and get a few goats. All a work in progress.

[@robinette64]

Amen! Don’t stop speaking out. They all thought Noah was crazy until it started to rain. 🙌🏼😉

[@whatscookingwithbigpoppi747]

Hey ya'all! Doesn't have to be 12 hours a day (but that's awesome!) a lil bit daily, EVERY DAY, makes huge impacts! Get off your butt and do just a lil today. Then do a lil bit more tomorrow!

[@judymartius7779]

No fluff over here. There's no way I can do some of the things you're doing bc I live in an apartment building. But I'm definitely doing the 5 can thing. Honey I'm doing more than that. Doing a canned goods haul tmrw. I'll never have the size of pantry you do. But doing my best. Turned the coat closet & walk-incloset into two pantries.

[@pamelapenick6871]

If you have a balcony or patio you still still garden with a tiered planter. There are also tiered planters that you can do in your house. Every little bit helps.

[@taniareynolds4306]

Well said Patara. As a single mother I am trying to get a garden going, and stock up as much as I can. Thank you for being honest, some people live in denial and can't stand to hear the truth... And you are right some or most of them will not survive. God bless you and your family. Thankyou for who you are, you are amazing. I learn alot from you videos. Have a wonderful day. Tania from South Africa. Most Southern Tip of Africa. Struisbaai 💐

[@cheree1984]

I love how you say it like it is with no sugar coating! People are lazy or just don't want to hear it and that's up to them. Keep on speaking it like it is girlfriend and don't stop doing the things. Those of us that have eyes to see and ears to hear know what's coming.

[@salonsavy6476]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@dimboolabladeworks7927]

Gods thoughts on prepping Proverbs 21:20 " In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but the foolish devours all he has." Gods thoughts on the importance of a food supply Proverbs 24:27 Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house. Gods thoughts on tough times Luke 22:35-36 - Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?" "Nothing," they answered. He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one." Jesus clearly told His disciples that they should have some extra money, provisions, and a weapon they could use for self-defense. The above verse should not be used to justify violence. Jesus did not tell His disciples to steal or to hurt anyone. The weapon was to be used for self-defense and not for personal gain or for violence. cheers for posting Girl , you keep sayin what your sayin , no lies in there , lotsa truths , keep going .. cheers

[@melissapridemore4085]

I asked my grandsons (ages 9 and 12) if they knew what the depression was. The youngest replied yes iv been watching the waltons with mom 😂

[@rhondam2938]

I watch five or six you tube channels fairly regularly, and in the last week every single one has had to talk about the topic of being attacked, criticized and argued with. It’s very telling - some people are in such huge denial. Keep doing what you do, it is so helpful AND appreciated.

[@myheartcries9906]

It's the anti Christ spirit trying to keep hope dead... It's sad to see so many people allowing Satan to rule their thoughts. We need to pray for them all.😪🙏

[@martiwendel8506]

I agree, I've noticed the same thing too, that the channels I watch are speaking out about the attacks or naysayers. This channel, Canadian Prepper, Alaska Prepper and Deepsouth Homestead are my everyday channels.

[@johnbeach9884]

The most important "weapon" you can have for those who show up looking for help or food is a fishing pole (a wooden stick, line and a hook) to give away. " Teach a man to fish and he will NEVER go hungry."

[@andreabeth]

So thankful to get pounds and pounds of cherries from my friend's tree. Pitting and canning will happen this week. Also making a cherry crumble to give back to my friends for giving me so much fruit.

[@andreabeth]

@@kathymc234 That sounds like a great trade! Not having a cherry pitter would be the pits!! 😂

[@andreabeth]

@@KM-nq7ez amen!!!

[@mollyj2666]

How are you pitting them? We used to sit around the table with hairpins and pull the pits out. Not bobby pins, hair pins. They have a wider gap. (This is for those who have no idea what a hair pin or bobby pin is.)

[@X.6113]

I am happy you said this. So many of us feel so much pressure to do the things you mentioned. Everybody is trying to keep up with the Joneses and very seldom are people willing to tell the truth! I for one am guilty of seeing my neighbors going on trips now that everything is open again.. and I am at home canning and making lists, trying new recipes with canned foods... feeling guilty and dare I say it a little ashamed bc I am not doing such and with my kids. Thank you for this. When I watch my children eating at the table eating breakfast, lunch, whatever seeing them eat and thinking of not being able to feed them in the future puts the fear of God in me and that overrides me feeling guilty for not taking them on trips.

[@jeanieprice5730]

“It’s not about where you live. It’s about effort.” True words!

[@chrisramirez584]

We bought an above ground pool last summer, I live in Florida and haven’t even been in it to swim because I have been working my tail off in the garden, attempting to grow things that don’t grow well in the scorching sun. Putting up shade cloths to hopefully yield more variety. I can’t just relax because I want my house in order, pantry full! I am 66 with 7 grown kids one who severely handicapped. He requires all his food purée and we have been stocking up on the foods he needs. My other children do not see the urgency I see and it’s tough. I think about my 14 grandchildren who have no idea what it is to do without. None have a pantry or have more than a few days of food. They are all good kids and have good jobs but just can’t seem to grasp what’s really happening. I pray each day that God will open their eyes.

[@cedarcreekfarms949]

We filled up the boat with gas $122 😮😢..but didn't even end up going because we looked around and yes the weather was definitely lake weather but ... the garden needed weeding, more plants were ready to go in the ground, deck needed a couple metal roof panels replaced...and other little things... we just couldn't do it...well we could have but I couldn't have enjoyed it myself thinking about all those things we needed to get done 😂

[@same.9165]

that's a great place to store fuel!

[@andreabeth]

Look at it like you have a bunch of gas put back in the boat tank. Siphon it out when you need it!

[@cedarcreekfarms949]

​@@andreabeth that's exactly what I thought lol...it will not go to waste!

[@cedarcreekfarms949]

​@@same.9165 yes...yes it is...it has a huge tank lol

[@cathysterling1237]

You got that right. 24hr. job. I'm live in care taker for sister who has had stroke. Relearning to walk again. She's doing good. GOT to have walker. I have been fixing trailer for her. Raised toilet seat, recliner that helps her get up, and so forth. I'm surprised how much food we have been able to stock. Now I'm doing the container planting. And get at road sales. My problem is how to hide it. I'm studying and praying about it. THANK you for your honesty and advice. God Bless. Well better get started. Watch more of you later. Again Thanks 👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@ReeMommaTee]

So, I am not a farmer, my thumbs are brown, and both feet are left, but I have been following your advice and adding a few of this and several of that to my shopping every week. I am grateful for the frequent reminders!