I'm Stocking Up, Price Increases Imminent!

In this video, I share reasons why stocking up is a smart move as price increases become imminent. With potential tariffs, , supply chain disruptions, and global economic instability, prices for essential goods are set to spike. Now is the time to act and prepare by buying in bulk to avoid paying higher prices in the near future.
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[@IreneMMzz-blue]

I just did some bulk buying today to top off supplies. I thought I had more than enough, but with all that is going on and possibility of port strikes in January, I decided to store more. I'm sure items will just get more expensive as time goes on so I think it's smart to stock up sooner rather than later.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

It's always good to have backups!

[@NANASplash]

Same. Canned ground beef, pork and chicken this week. Stocked up on coffee and cocoa, too!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Well you are right there is no way that Trump can just come in and right all those wrongs at one time.I do believe he will do the best possible way to make our country better but it takes time!!

[@Pickle_Zero]

Same here, I added as much to my pantry as I could afford this month!

[@Pickle_Zero]

@@NANASplashI was disappointed today, but not surprised, to see that canned Keystone beef has gone up $3 a can since the last time I stocked up in 2021. 😫

[@sherryobar5750]

Oh boy. Guess a "Victory Garden" like in war time is a good idea.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

always has been a good idea!

[@Leelee...]

No matter what goes on in the world it's always a great idea to prep and keep on prepping.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Yup, It never hurts to be prepared! there will still be turmoil, and no one will be spared.

[@Pickle_Zero]

@@Leelee... I agree! My mom was a prepper and she taught me well. I could hole up for at least a year if needed.

[@PennyLaur-s5i]

Stock up anything beef and dairy. Ive been buying evaporated canned milk, its just like buying gals n stays shelf stable for a long time. I add 2 cans of water to 1 can evaporated. It keeps in fridge a lot longer as well. Ive also stocked up on butter n cheeses. Both freeze well. I can ground beef precooked in patties and its stable in jars for several years. If power goes out, your frozen meats will be lost. The beef n dairy may be a prob soon due to testing of milk and vaxing cattle. Egg prices n availability are also a problem .

[@melissaeager7993]

I got some more dry milk for the same reasons

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

evaporated canned milk is great to have on hand! that is one of the few "canned" goods that I stock!

[@Pickle_Zero]

@@PennyLaur-s5i thanks for the canned milk tip! I keep NIDO on hand but will added evaporated milk per your suggestion!

[@gailoreilly1516]

Thank you for the reminder. I used to buy a large quantity of hamburger, make meatballs then bake them. I would then put 2-4 in a freezer bag and freeze. It was so nice to pull out already cooked meatballs in the quantity I needed. It is a good project for this cold rainy weather we are having now.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Yup, I don't precook, but I do prepare in quantity, and it still saves a lot of time and effort.

[@Cdngardengirl]

I recently did a 'big' shop at dollarama as pretty much everything comes from overseas via the US and soon all the new tariffs involved in politics. Prices are up a bit now but will be worse in the new year. I also topped up my linen supplies (mostly made overseas) since many items were wearing out. Next on the list are good shoes and a much needed new winter coat.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

where you live a good winter coat is an absolute necessity...I do so hate the cold personally!

[@13soap13]

Meat, even chicken, is getting expensive. I feel sorry for people who don't know how to cook from scratch. One of our major grocery stores where I live is remodeling their stores. In the produce departments, they have cut in half their "wet wall" where fresh produce is stored . . such as celery, lettuce, etc. Interesting. They increased the meat storage space BUT decreased fresh packaged meat for meat that is industrially packaged. I now only buy organic chicken. I read where they are demanding "inoculating" cattle and chicken for bird flu. They want us dead one way or another . . .

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

true, all meat is expensive these days!

[@CSheri2]

Tariffs will effect me on the PNW U.S. side (WA. state). So much of our food comes from the B.C. hot houses. Interesting comment I read on another podcast "To save money on my groceries I started looking for recipe's from the Depression Days....I discovered it was the food I was raised on!" Be well, Be safe and Happy Holidays to all.

[@loydacoulombe1397]

There are many FB groups that eat depression day foods. It has some good ideas

[@joycejackson9315]

The best food out of that time period have become very expensive often to make. Conditioning the pallet is the lesson to adapt.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Well I grew up with home cooked meals, Mother would not stand for much else...and barely if ever went to restaurants.

[@Pickle_Zero]

@@HerHomesteadSkills home cooking is all I know as well. I prefer my several ingredients dishes over 52 ingredients (chemicals) in the restaurant/premade version.

[@justmejust4553]

drumsticks are cheap in my area, i like to can a few in canning jars with chicken broth. I use it for many dishes such as soups, chicken pizza, chicken casseroles ect.......

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Yeah they are cheap here too and Mark likes the dark meat re: poultry.

[@laurievoelker9005]

Years ago when they threatened to eliminate light bulbs we're used to I bought a lot of them. Hardly ever have to change bulbs, so set for my life.😄

[@lightgiver7311]

I did the same thing - lol. I have 25 watt, 60 watt, tri-light stocked up.

[@theeerarestjewel]

Which kind did you purchase?

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

nice! yeah the "new" ones were supposed to have a longer life....I don't find that to be the case, just a heftier price tag!

[@TheEGA4421]

Another thing to get is coffee beans and chocolate. Both are going up due to bad weather in those areas where it is grown. Also read the labels on package food because there are now 'g'ood 'm'orning 'o'ttawa in some products especially baking items and just add water or milk products.

[@annettewest8739]

I've also added Mountain House #10 can's and Augason Farm's #10 cans as backup. My friends look at me like I'm crazy. I look at them like they're crazy for not seeing what is barreling towards us. We need to be as self-sufficient as humanly possible for at least six months. More likely a year or two and prey to almighty God it doesn't last more than that.

[@jbeachbob58]

Annette, I have been stocking up on the same. Light and easy to store even though they require space. As for " the look", from my wife and kids, I got used to them. Now they don't give me the look or the eye roll anymore and my wife not only doesn't complain about the cost, she makes requests for certain freeze dried items, especially the fruits and veg. I hate to open my precious #10's, but we do on occasion to try a recipe and make sure we are getting what they say we are.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Yes, it's important to have backups and it's doesn't matter what others think AT ALL!!!

[@tawnaparko3388]

I tend to buy whatever is on sale. I have some strange combinations but it tends to even up.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

yes, that's a good policy!

[@MariaN-wf1jh]

HI I KNEW IT TIME TO DOUBLE UP THANK YOU FOR THE REMINDER

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@zan4110]

Heard that we are in a " silent depression " in Canada..cheapest 1 liter olive oil I could find was at $19.95

[@preppernut]

Not surprised. People tend to not talk about it, pretend that they are all right, but I see the signs. I bought olive oil for about that price a while ago. Got six of them and put five in the freezer.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

they don't want to admit it, but we are there now! yup I used to buy virgin olive oil for $5. a liter not so long ago.

[@zan4110]

@HerHomesteadSkills Apparently harvests were great this year and we should see prices go down by half this year....but when...or will stores be greedy and keep them high..

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Half Price would be awesome!

[@netthawk5635]

Wow I’ve just done a conversion from Canadian to The British Sterling £11.09 for 1 Ltr of olive oil 🤯 Here it’s around £7.50 that’s around $14 Canadian. I’m assuming things will soon get much worse though.

[@redwings2930]

Great video. I've never understood the fascination with chicken wings. They ARE my favorite part of fried chicken, but to go buy a package of chicken wings, the price is just unreal for the amount of meat that are actually on them. Stay safe everyone and continue stocking up.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

yeah, me either, but Mark likes them so I do pick them up occasionally.

[@harrietmartens742]

Hi Toni - yes I agree it is a good idea to stock up and be prepared for about 6-8 months or longer - whatever you can afford to do.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Yes, it all depends on affordability and priorities...and then the amount of available space, does play a role too!

[@taracreatestoo6388]

I'm in the USA. I have been buying more GF pasta and it comes from out of the country. I just did an inventory of my 2 freezers, very low on fish and chicken. Next week big stock up on on sale meats. I keep a notebook with me when in grocery store and check sales for pantry staples. Prices are crazy! Butter that was on special last month for 2.98 a box, now 5.98 a box My cats get a half raw and half tinned diet. Tinned cat food is very expensive. It's cheaper for me to buy chicken/turkey and ground it up to feed. And if there is another strike tinned food may be very difficult to get. If that happens my cat can go on a total raw diet. Plant another row of veggies in the spring, Toni Keep calm and put the kettle on

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

that's would be a steal for butter for me..the best sale price I can find anywhere is $4.99

[@larrydevenney1008]

In the US sometimes chicken leg quarters go on sale for a 10# bag. I separate the leg from the thigh and then cut the back portion off of the thigh. I freeze that separately and label it for chicken soup.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

yeah, when I buy them here Mark does the separating!

[@sharonparker2262]

Hi Toni. I went to the local indoor farmers market today for elderberry syrup and chicken carcasses. They cook whole meals there and offered me a sample of roast beef, mashed potatoes and green beans plus baked apples and cornmeal muffin with sorghum molasses. The sample was a complete meal for me! So I totally forgot why I went there, other than the syrup. Luckily its just down the street, so I'm going back tomorrow for chicken and the apples on sale. I bought a bushel of apples in Oct and made 13 qts of applesauce. So good.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

awesome, that would be a complete meal for me too!

[@CcDecember-yq1nf]

I found a 9 lb spiral ham on Amazon for $7.41! I bought 3!

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Wow, that’s an amazing deal!

[@suenepa]

The year before last, right after Christmas, Walmart had spiral hams for 50 cents a pound. I bought 6 of them. They are the BEST hams ever! They didn't have the same deal last year, but I will check again this year.

[@janeparker1009]

You are 100per cent right. Get what you can or can afford. God bless you 🙏 and yours

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@cathybooth290]

Oranges bananas and coffee Will become treats

[@jbeachbob58]

My first pantry prep way back was coffee and we still stockpile it when on sale.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

well coffee may be a treat already!

[@carlapickard6579]

I agree that prices are going to go higher. It is very concerning that we have very large drones traversing my home state of New Jersey.

[@juliepoppe6294]

That is so scary! I watched many videos and read the articles today! Stay safe!

[@jbeachbob58]

Originally from NY, but spent time in the Reserves in New Jersey. Saw the vids of the drones, my sense probably ours. A security op or exercise? Also, heard over Trump's golf course, so possibly Secret Service as well.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

So odd, that all your getting is "nothing to see here" what's up with that? they know exactly whats up there!

[@suenepa]

I just bought 80 pounds of pork loin. Half went in the freezer and will can the other half. Welp- better get going!

[@NANASplash]

Well played!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

awesome!

[@cyn4rest]

Good advice, Toni.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@heidipillhofer855]

Hi Toni. We have purchased half a pig (smaller heritage breed)from a young homesteader couple up the road, just waiting for processing and delivery. We are looking for alternatives to our regular coffee which has become very expensive. I bought those net bags of lemons and limes and cut them up in halves and quarters to freeze. I just take them out earlier in the day to thaw for cooking or making drinks. Making sure we are stocked up on all the basics by the end of the year. Thank you for this latest video.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

the half pig is a great idea!

[@joanmerriken9216]

So true. And milk and other dairy products will be scarce as well as beef and chicken.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Likely!

[@laurievoelker9005]

👋🏻 Repackaging meats is my least liked chore. 😑

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

I can agree with that completely!

[@susieramick7202]

Good advise, Toni.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@tyramasters-heinrichs921]

You are so right, Toni, we all have to stock up our pantries. Toilet paper in the US is getting more expensive again, but I'm not worried about here (I give toilet paper away at Christmas from Costco as gifts -- no one has ever said, naw we don't use that, lol).

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

It’s great that you have a backup supply of toilet paper!

[@jbeachbob58]

Good vid Toni. We did just purchase a freezer for preps but also help with inflation. Glad we did, its only us two now, but its nice to have the space to buy in bulk and on sale. Like you, loading it up with meat. The dream is still a freeze dryer.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

They have extended their Black Friday sale into December: affiliates.harvestright.com/2861.html

[@simplecountryliving7555]

I enjoyed you you tube. It’s my first time watching. I live in Michigan.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thanks for watching! and welcome!

[@JacquelinePresnell-kl3cl]

We buy grass fed whole ribeyes from Earthfare (a store that sells mostly organic foods) for $11.99 lb. Food Lion here in WNC has Nature’s Promise chicken on sale 25 percent off once a month so we stock up on it once a month.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Great that you have that consistency in sales, here it is hit and miss!

[@Winnie-r-p]

It's really expensive to buy anything now.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

It sure is!

[@j87waldo]

I love stuffed pork chops that's why I like my pork chops really thick

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

that works too!

[@preppernut]

Yes, I really need to do inventory, but it can wait until after Christmas. Hopefully, the plans that I made in advance of things getting unaffordable, will work out. God generally has other plans, though, so we will see what He has in mind. We have a few hens and a couple of rabbits, that should take care of most of the protein requirements for us and the cats. 50 lbs of dry beans ought to be enough for a couple of years.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

I understand waiting until after Christmas...looks like I couldn't!

[@galeparker1067]

Looking at the Federal government website, I see that Ontario has ZERO poultry farms affected by Avian Flu while B.C. has dozens and dozens.... It's ongoing...😮 Any thoughts? ♥️♥️👃✌️🇨🇦

[@tyramasters-heinrichs921]

Honestly, I feel I know which end of the cow the bird flu is exiting from -- but look at those food prices! Makes tumor protein profitable if it goes just a bit higher.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

No thoughts, and yes Ontario has many chicken Farms!

[@DebieSims]

Hey Toni, I hope y’all don’t have to worry about the tariffs.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

not yet, but trolling our pm is funny and not, since that's what we have on our side (hopefully not for much longer) and our Ontario Premier (kinda like your state governors) is very concerned and has taken out ads that I have seen on fox promoting US/Ontario co-operation kzbin.info/www/bejne/omPKZnmjgpujpK8

[@joeldahl4134]

Good advise

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@patsmall4386]

Hi Toni

[@judiconway3353]

8:42 ❤

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Thank You!

[@deniseb2571]

JT needs to retire. Maybe he can work for Taylor Swift?

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

hmmm, what a thought!

[@lindatown1193]

Wow quite the meat selection.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

it a variety!

[@charmainemontgomery582]

Great meat haul 😊 Too many bad players in charge of things that they shouldn’t be able to do!

[@Keekonuts]

I have to do that…number one item.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

yup, we need to replace at least some of those bad players to get some relief.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Tariffs just placed so we buy American again. Grow food here for Americans! We have plenty of opportunity. Start a farm!

[@galeparker1067]

Starting a farm is totally unaffordable. It might be more doable to cut down on over-paid park maintenance employees ( in my area, the wait for a tiny community garden plot is OVER 3 years 😢), and also maybe, just LEGALIZE "Guerrilla Gardening"..... 👍👍🥰🥰🥰✌️🇨🇦

[@sherryobar5750]

Like during war time, even though we're supposed to be in good hands.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

The wages have to go up for people to afford to buy American again..

[@widowswatch6610]

How do you store the meat? How long does it last in the freezer?

[@ell-just42day]

Hope you don’t mind I give my opinion here. Beef can easily be stored in the freezer for 1 year. Pork 3-6 months, chicken up to a year. I’ve kept all these meats in the freezer for double that time or longer and it was still perfectly fine. Just make sure it’s wrapped very well. Don’t put it straight into the freezer from the grocery if you want to store it for months or longer. I like to double wrap with freezer wrapping paper, trying to get as much air as possible from the package. Hope this helps.

[@ethereal369]

Get a vacuum sealer and freezer bags. It prevents freezer burn and increases the length of time you can store food. It also helps keep the texture & flavor intact longer.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

I Vacuum Seal all my meat...and it stores beautifully in the freezer

[@ell-just42day]

@@HerHomesteadSkills you’re right. Vacuum sealing is an excellent option. I just never invested in one so still do it the old way. Maybe someday. 🤗

[@suenepa]

I don't vacuum seal, but I do double wrap. And remove as much liquid as possible before packaging. I have had meat in the freezer for 3 years and it's just as good as the day I put it in. I think one thing that makes a big difference is having freezers that are not self-defrosting.

[@sherryobar5750]

Tariffs will be terrible on our economy! 😕

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

the threatened tariffs for Canada are meant to encourage effective border security, and that should be done anyway.

[@omasthoughts47]

Yes stock up at least thru winter and pray they have calculated the hard time they are going to give to Trump.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

well he seems to overcome just about every challenge he has faced....so far!

[@crystalclear1969]

I grew my own vegetables. I buy my beef and pork from a local farmer

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

nice! way to go!

[@donnaclinton5578]

It is hard to find a butcher who will make 3\4 inch. That is the just right size.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

it is, anything thicker or thinner is just not right for pork chops!

[@fullofhope2222]

dang I was unsubbed !! 😡

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

It seems to happen a lot!

[@dianedusendang8358]

Tariffs are a necessary correction.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

in some cases yes, but Canada isn't ripping off the US..The last time I checked the US was paying less for Canadian electricity than Canadians were....mind you that was long ago. update: As reported to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER)Footnote 2, between 2019 and 2023, the price paid by companies in Quebec to import wholesale electricity from the U.S. averaged $78.49 per megawatt hour (MWh) compared to wholesale export prices from Quebec to the U.S. averaging $47.81 per MWh. Between 2019 and 2024, the price paid by companies in Ontario to import wholesale electricity from the U.S. averaged $57.15 per MWh, while wholesale export prices from Ontario to the U.S. averaged $41.77 per MWh.

[@rhodafrank6700]

Thought Trump was going to bring prices down. Where did that idea go? My worry is losing sssecuroty. Other countries Re laughing at Trump.

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

Trump does not currently hold the reigns of power...that would be Biden and if you are concerned about your social security you might want to tell Biden to stop giving away all your money....p.s. I don't see anyone laughing at Trump, rather all the old haters are EMBRACING him!

[@AntiFeministWoman4Freedom]

Actually most people support Trump over Harris around the world. Even the far left are turning right in many countries I have visited this past year.

[@lindas9806]

Only one being laughed at is the current administration. You can't wave a magic wand to undo this administration's damage.

[@nancyweldon3922]

Trumps not in office yet! No one is laughing at Trump!

[@melindamiller2804]

Trump is not in office yet. Biden is the one causing the inflation by his out-of-control spending. The federal government overspending causes the dollar to be worth less, which = inflation. It will take a great deal of time and effort to bring inflation down. How do you "unspend" trillions of dollars? The spending is so extreme that the federal income tax we pay only covers the INTEREST of the money borrowed/spent. Unfathomable!

[@heathervanek8762]

I love watching your channel thank you for sharing. Today, i was youtube watching Niel McCoy - Ward economics fianace. Geopolitical news His morning headline was you can't make this stuff up. Was very interesting to hear his views he also has to be so careful with what he says. Gave me great insight.

[@luckydiscoqueen]

Neil McCoy-Ward has great content! So does Toni!

[@HerHomesteadSkills]

It's so true that you can't make some stuff up if you tried.