Don't Do This...Mistakes Preppers Make...What To Stockpile

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Thank you A G. I suggest, convalescent equipment for in home use. All can be procured from Thrift stores, yard or estate sales, past personal use or from elder relatives. Equipment such as walkers, canes, crutches, transport chairs, commodes, shower chairs, bed rails, toilet seats designed for handicap use, back and neck braces, wheelchairs, home use hospital beds, grab bars for bathtub and shower use, etc. Anything that could be used for homecare assistance, as hospitals and rehab facilities maybe be closed or greatly limited.

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Great points. These items are horribly expensive if bought new, but very affordable in large thrift stores like the Salvation Army.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

@@muddyshoesgardener …Yep. I have gotten several brand new pieces still in the box or wrapper and unused, at Habitat for Humanity/Restore, given to them as donations. Occasionally, I have back and knee issues and require assistance of a quad cane or walker. These have been of considerable benefit to have. In SHTF, I have built up a stock of convalescent care items that are new, to use as Barter items if need be. Keep safe, Friend.

[@Pamela-B]

I agree. When my mom was in hospice, she was given lots of medical supplies for free. They wouldn’t take any of it back after she passed away even if it wasn’t used. So I kept a few things and gave away some things.

[@joycedagostino6074]

We have a firehouse here in our area that loans out medical equipment too. Maybe call your firehouse and see if they do that in your area too.

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Great points about the three levels of prepping. So true! My favorite preps are warm foods or comfort foods. My two luxuries are Coffee latte packets and chocolate. Never underestimate the reassurance of something comforting.

[@joycedagostino6074]

Good point of having printed material like books if the power is out. Recipes and emergency information won’t help if that information is on the internet and the power is out. Not only getting out of debt but staying out of debt is crucial. Having cash in smaller bills is so smart.

[@Pamela-B]

Have a couple propane tanks full at all times. Those Mr Buddy heaters are great but the propane gets used up pretty quickly if you’re running it a lot to stay warm.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

I made the mistake of buying so much prepping stuff I went broke. AG I know you've talked about this many times and your advice is spot on.

[@sonjasiczak9087]

Great video for not only new, beginning preppers but also great reminders for those who have been prepping for awhile.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad it was helpful!

[@villiehaizlip7626]

My conclusion from my disorganization of important information or recipes was Not to jot them down in a spiral notebook because it it all over the place instead of easy cataloging so now ive got to redo or cant find or its forgotten. Now, im getting a 3 ring binder with tabs and clear protector to tape (or glue) on a sheet & insert in the proper place. It would have saved me so much time. Live & learn.

[@colleenj225]

I made mistakes in buying 6 or more identical cans at one time. When the use by date came it was a problem. I bought lots of Mac & cheese, which I eat almost never. One or two would be better. I have been trying to use up items past date since mid-December, and plan on buying zero food for a while, as 2024 dates loom. I am writing down what I eat to find a realistic list of what I should have.

[@AlaskaGranny]

We definitely need to have a plan to use, rotate, and replace foods we actually eat.

[@Metalkitty33]

Great advice as always . Thank You AG .

[@ettamargason7709]

I put celery in my bread in the fridge. Keeps mold away, works very well!❤

[@dianehundley720]

Great reminders. Thank you😊

[@stevetoth4843]

Thank you for being considered for the people. Your greatly appreciated. Please stay Strong! And God bless you and your family.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you.

[@DJNAZZZZTY]

Biggest.mistake I made was realized yesterday. My mom and sister came out to clean out my kitchen/pantry. They threw out thousands of dollars of food that all expired and went bad. I feel awful about it because I could've bought a generator and a top rated water purification system . Don't make the mistake I made *Also ate something that went bad and got very sick, not a good day

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sorry for your bad day.

[@carlevans5403]

I started out with nothing and I still have most of it...❤😂❤ Happy mother's day to all you mother's...

[@missperfect2657]

My concern is water for my pets. Don't know what kind of filter to get. They all seem so expensive

[@NancyK-cu6xj]

You can boil tap water to purify. Refilling a gallon bottle at Walmart costs about 48 cents Keep those gallon plastic bottles you buy. Reuse them. Boil at night, let it cool if you boil tap water. Pick up a cheap funnel at Dollar Tree. Keep a half a dozen bottles full at all times. Just tuck them here and there. It's CRITICAL to keep emergency water on hand. Buy a case of water. Myself, I absolutely make sure my pets are going to be taken care of.

[@brendanelson1027]

Sawyer makes a hose filter for under $40 & they also have mini filter for about $25. Walmart usually has the Sawyer mini filter in the camping section.

[@Katesharpandvoice]

Once or twice a week I use grab and go food for lunch...when I am running late or not feeling like cooking for a long time. I just tried the 7 can taco soup and found out I liked it! Most of the ingredients I usually have on hand. I also tried tortilla bowls. and they worked with the soup! No dishes...I only needed a spoon and my hand. They're shelf stable, Ole! Thanks for the idea about the eye dropper for the bleach to make water potable. Here's another what if. What if someone hacks your bank account and your cards are frozen and can't buy food or supplies? If you have them and enough ahead of time, you're fine until you can get your accounts settled.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Great tips, thanks.

[@sandrahudziec723]

I use marshmallows in my white sugar to keep it from hardening and a piece of white bread in my brown sugar it works😊

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sounds great!

[@veronicawilliamson8392]

Ag I'm making a big mistake. I'm shopping for more pleasure then saving. I bought a peppers survival guide. One thing it said was don't buy things you don't need. Spend less of the money you have in the event that somthing happens. Learing to make do with what you have is the core of this guide. For the next couple of months or so no more spending. Lol I buy stuff I really don't need. Ty so much for ure helpful vids. I only get money once a month.

[@AlaskaGranny]

It can be confusing to decide what we really need. I try to be ready for challenges likely to come my way like power outages, winter storms, earthquakes, no running water. Spend your time learning to use the supplies you have stockpiled.

[@Nana9112go]

Very good video!! Great job, AG!! Happy Sunday!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you! Happy Sunday!

[@gailntag]

Thank you for your videos with different ideas

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are so welcome!

[@susieramick7202]

Oh boy, I learned prepping the expensive throw it out way. When I started prepping I was not watching prep stuff. I stored all canned goods in garage cabinets and shelving the temperature in my garage reaches 100-130°. Taste and color were off. All to the dump. Your videos are a wealth of information. The prepper channels have helped me so much. Picked up good suggestions today. Thanks so much.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, there is a learning curve!

[@danklein8587]

What are your thoughts about a back up power station ? I see a good one with solar panels for $800 but cannot justify the cost. We rarely have power outages.

[@DJNAZZZZTY]

What company ? Can you recommend ?

[@JoanHackney]

Thanks AG

[@tinadavis9796]

Good reminders, thanks.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@benfranklinification]

Good to see you again 😊🎉❤

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thank you AG. Always good ideas and info. God bless. And so glad Teddy is doing fine. ❤

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, Teddy is fine, thank you, Lord!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Question: Since bleach expires can a person use alcohol or Vodka instead? The two circumstances I am thinking of are when a person cleans off the top of a mason jar prior to canning or when there is the need to purify water. Any thoughts?

[@JA-fg7bi]

Look into calcium hypochlorite. You can make bleach with it, then use the bleach for water. It is a dry powder for shocking swimming pools. Make sure to research some how to videos and read up to make sure you do it correctly.

[@lyndarina9839]

I just paid 12 dollars for a bottle of water preserver that will preserve up to 55 gallons for 5 years. Why mess around with bleach which starts to lose its potency after 6 months? I will boil any water that my pets or I drink during an emergency just as a precaution. During an emergency, or SHTF I sure don’t want to be sick with dysentery or worse.

[@billpalko1666]

Thank you

[@AlaskaGranny]

You're welcome.

[@AlaskaGranny]

You're welcome.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@trishthedish-n9u]

Forever stamps increasing in price from 68 cents to 73 cents on July 14, 2024.

[@danklein8587]

I just purchased 40 of them last week.

[@susandorry6149]

Got it, Thank you!!!

[@Lightning77AThiker]

I got sick off of a Spam Single on a hiking trip last week. It was in date , but maybe it got too hot after being in my backpack for days.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sorry to hear your bad luck.

[@NeighborofKT]

My husband got sick from some shelf stable milk. We were camping and the need to run to the privy came in the middle of the night during a violent thunderstorm! Thankfully he made it to the privy and back without any disasters.

[@patches1483]

It most likely got a small hole in the packaging and that's why it spoiled. The individuals usually keep long past the best by date.

[@Lightning77AThiker]

@@patches1483 that is a very good possibility that I didn't consider. I have gotten abrasion holes in other items in my backpack before.

[@tonette6592]

I have been meaning to ask: Did you take the picture? Was the bear family at your house? Always great advice! Most prepping channels go only hard-core and basics, and would lose it over Chef Boyardee! I don't eat it much at all, but I have them because those I would have here do, and they are ones that we are willing to eat. We used(and use) a sifter in our house to keep the flour fluffy and remove lumps, (no weevils).

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, I take a lot of bear pictures. These were not at my house.

[@doricetimko5403]

Thank you for your dedication and willingness to share your knowledge

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are very welcome.

[@debratusa1188]

Love your video

[@sallyjeanspence982]

Any recommendations on cooking source for if electric goes out? I do worry about carbon monoxide

[@AlaskaGranny]

I like the portable butane stove like this one. amzn.to/3JSYQTw

[@janemoore8361]

Hi thanks for the link, however this is just for the gas not the stove do you happen to have the link for the stove please? 🙏🥰

[@cheryl_345]

Walmart sells stove and butane. You can also order I believe 12ct or more. Delivery to Walmart. DFW, TX. IT DOES SAY TO VENT FOR PROPANE. I LIVE IN SENIOR APT COMPLEX. NO GAS. BUT, IF THINGS GO WRONG.....I WILL USE NO MATTER WHAT. PROPANE IS BETTER IN A HOME. YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE FIRE ALARMS AND SPRINKLERS AS THESE APTS DO. BUT, YOU PROBABLY DO NOT WANT TO GRILL OUTSIDE. COOKING FOOD SMELL TRAVELS. YOU DO NOT WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW YOU HAVE FOOD. NO BEARS IN TX. BUT PLENTY 9F COYOTES. THERE WILL BE WILD PACKS OF DOGS PROBABLY, TOO. PEOPLE WILL BE THE PROBLEM.

[@williammaurer9450]

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[@SusanJones-cv4wz]

Beautiful sweater!!!

[@lauraleecreations3217]

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[@missperfect2657]

I need to write recipes down

[@tinadavis9796]

@missperfect2657 I'm thinking old school 3x5 cards by topics. But, I have 3 ring binders with sections to put my sheets of notes I have. Maybe the cards will be for countertop regularly used recipes.

[@missperfect8424]

Good idea!! Thank you❤​@@tinadavis9796

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Prepping is not a competition everyone!!

[@WrightvWrong]

Always good advice. Question... Sunglass tan?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Partly. I also have Rosacea, so my face turns red a lot.

[@WrightvWrong]

@@AlaskaGranny Interesting... I'm not too familiar with it, I did a quick KZbin search and I came across a lot of information. Is it something you can treat externally or internally?

[@SusanJones-cv4wz]

You're a pretty lady!!!!

[@dennispeltier6142]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@kynamatthewson7702]

Anytime you get change, pop it in a piggybank.

[@maria_w311]

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[@robertmann5058]

$100 in singles $200 in fives $300 in tens and $500 in twentys = $1000

[@stevetoth4843]

Should of been concerned

[@MrNathanJCarroll]

#1

[@thenubalicious]

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