How to survive Suburban living off grid

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie time:)

[@lynnheffron6905]

👍🏻💕

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hurricane Ida did a lot of damage, I pray for those who lost their homes and businesses and family who lost loved ones.

[@susantaylor8507]

Yes it came thur Mississippi were I'm at but not as bad as new Orleans

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Yes. In agreement in Jesus name,Amen. 🙏♥️🙏☝️👵

[@docsusun3667]

Me Forever. When I see that , I am so ashamed for little things. I get impatient over...😔💛❤🌞

[@kesmarn]

I love the fact that your neighbors are not only okay with your homesteading, they're actually following your lead and getting prepared themselves for whatever might be developing in our future, Tessie! You've been a blessing to them in person the same way that you've blessed your on-line community on KZbin. You're so right about different neighborhoods having different rules and opinions on things like keeping chickens and having gardens. One of my former co-workers was actually gossiped about (not an a positive way) because she liked to mow her own lawn and do her own landscaping! This was in a very affluent neighborhood. She found it relaxing, but the other people on her block thought that only "peasants" did that kind of labor and she was demeaning herself. (Probably the same people had expensive memberships to fitness clubs where they could try to get the kind of exercise that she got for free pushing a lawn mower. LOL!) The power storage unit would be so nice to have. Just being able to have a lamp on and keep your cell phone charged is such an anxiety-reducer during a power outage, and having a fan that was usable in hot weather could be a life saver. I'd like to think that if there was a really catastrophic event that caused longer term issues we could all pull together and share our skills. Some people are good at plumbing or carpentry. As a retired RN, I know that I could still make use of skills like starting IVs, inserting catheters, checking vital signs and blood sugars, changing dressings, assessing lung sounds and so forth. Teachers could continue to educate the kids. Farmers could help maintain the food supply. Almost everyone has some skill that they could use to benefit the other people affected by the disaster. And you and Chevy Man have taught so many -- both online and off -- to be more confident in their ability to survive tough times! That's how the pioneers made it, and that spirit can still live on in 21st century America if we choose to follow their example.

[@owen4248]

Hello Everyone Welcome to Tessie's Place :)

[@juliewebber2749]

Hello Owen

[@marybethsmith6458]

Hello Owen

[@owen4248]

@@juliewebber2749 Hello julie webber:)

[@owen4248]

@@marybethsmith6458 Hello Marybeth Smith:)

[@lynnheffron6905]

Hello Owen 👋

[@chuck_howard]

I see too many preppers spending hundreds of dollars on bottled water. All those plastic bottles and all that waste of money. You got it right Tessie. Collect the water for free and use it. That is what prepping is all about, not just spending money.

[@juanitarichardson7024]

Yes. We use tap water and save around 200 litres- all from the tap. So cost =free.

[@mommas2470]

Love ya Miss Tessie

[@pennynickels5216]

Love the yellow marigolds!

[@margiemasih990]

Tessie I do the same as you ..we always have to think ahead

[@traceypainter9178]

Hello Tessie, another great video tonight. Thank you for sharing such helpful information. Many Blessings to you

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Be sure to hit the like button Tessie will appreciate it lots :)

[@abigailirvine3414]

Good evening Owen blessings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕

[@vickiesdouns6093]

Always. 🙂

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Hi Michael 58:) Stay safe and healthy my friend:) God Bless!

[@owen4248]

@@abigailirvine3414 Good evening abigail irvine, Blessings from Brooklyn N Y:)

[@lynnheffron6905]

Good evening Owen, I always smash that 👍🏻button before watching. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaxxmariecambridge5212]

Funny.....we had a storm blow through earlier today... I live right on the coast of Lake Michigan.... came home to no electricity! BUT, thanks to Tessie's encouragement, I have 2 oil lamps to keep me out of the dark!!!

[@kathleenpickering4837]

Sunshine, As long as you are doing these videos....I will watch

[@juanitarichardson7024]

Thanks for the wise words. I love your example. God bless.

[@terririccardi2194]

Another rainy day. Good thing you got that little generator. Ida did a lot of damage to so many. Sending prayers to all those that were in Ida's path. Sending love, hugs and prayers Keep smiling sweetie xoxo

[@amyvickers6147]

Wow this topic has you off the scale in confidence!! More, more, more!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Yes! Thank you!

[@tessie652001]

Tessie I’m feeling you seeing what’s going on more and more good for you and proud you are teaching all on this all. It needs to be said to all . Prepare and keep your home safe n good for what ever is to come. But most important peeps to is keep your faith while you stock up your home GODBLESS Tessie n family , you are loved very much

[@joycetompkins3680]

I have lost power 2x for a bit since watching you. Each time I did different everyday things to see where I am lacking in being prepared. For a newbie I am in decent shape....thanks for all you share!

[@sassyme764]

Thanks Tessie for another great video....I have turned a spare bedroom into a 2nd pantry...I have been stocking up on supplies..God bless 😊

[@JB-pd4ni]

I was glad to hear that some of your neighbors are also getting more self sufficient...they might be watching your channel. Your neighborhood does seem like a quiet place, and the lots are big enough to give everyone some privacy.

[@tracymorrison1584]

thank you for all your video's , greatly appreciate homesteading and planning ahead for emergencies.

[@hollynelson543]

Hi Tess

[@HomesteadTessie]

Hello!

[@GambleGrind]

I have loved seeing your channel grow over the years Tessie! Always learn something here. Take care!

[@deborahcook7652]

Totally agree...love prepping

[@carrieg9232]

Helpful video! You have the last laugh with storing up food and water us johnny come latelies will have to catch up thanks for the tips

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Ads...Hi Tessie, can't wait to see this! Love ya sis🙏♥️🙏🥰

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods Joy and happiness:) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world:) God Bless You ! Love you all:) Keep smiling be safe:)

[@patriciacorpe9957]

we have a generator now for about 4 years it a nice thing to have. Although we have probably only use it 12 times but nice not to loose any food and be able to use the bathroom too. We can keep our water well working and stove and heat but we have always had a back up of wood to use just getting older and so we decide 2 years to use most gas heat.

[@PrepperPrincess]

Hey Tessie, I just made a review of this product, I really think you should check it out. I first got the 1000 and it was horrible. The company gave me the 2000 so I would take down the video of the 1000. The 2000 is just as bad as the 1000. Doesn't power a refrigerator with a 767 watt peak and the charger is a fire hazard.

[@lynnheffron6905]

@Prepper Princess, I was just getting ready to tell her about your review on this item. The 2nd unit sounds worse than the 1st one. Have a great week, hugs & rubs to Rocky! ⚘

[@PrepperPrincess]

@@wandalanders8700 Not correct with solar generators, but correct for the OKMO.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you We really like it :) for small items . I am thankful for it as I could never afford one on my own

[@HomesteadTessie]

You are right it does not work for proper large appliances But for small things We are finding it very good :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

I am thankful for her advice, as I honor her words of wisdom :)

[@sandrayarnell9498]

Thank you for the good advice Tessie. GOD Bless!

[@purpleyeti2018]

I've been through a lot of power outages, often due to blizzards, but a few during the hot seasons (high winds). The okmo looks interesting, thanks. 😀 I'm temporarily in a nursing home waiting for surgery, just found out that all non emergency surgeries are cancelled. And as a "surprise" my daughter let me know that she went in to my apartment and cleaned it up for me. The actual surprise is that she got rid of all of my food, spices, etc. I had about 2 yrs for 3 people prepped. I finally asked her, if I go home this minute, what would I be able to eat? She said, probably Windex. 😳 I'm grateful that she tried to help me, so I am looking at this as a chance to get it done right this time. Didn't say that the silver lining is all that easy to find, but I will. 🤪

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Prayers for your surgery & your pantry! God bless you & your family.🙏♥️🙏☝️👵

[@ladyhawthorne1]

O my word! I'm not sure I would be able to not be angry over that even though her heart was in the right place. Hope all your medical issues are solved soon, best wishes & prayers.

[@widowswatch6610]

It was nice she cleaned your home but that was pushy!! Throwing away your food!! Unless it was no good. I hope your next pantry of food supplies is fantastic .. Good luck🍋🍅🥨🍕🥓🥞🍆🍏🥒🥬☮️☮️☮️☮️👍👍👍🥨

[@tatanyc713]

May God bless you with health, peace, joy and successful surgery. You know have a project awaiting you after the surgery. How exciting! Remember to go to Dollar Tree for can goods. God bless.

[@deborahgilchrist1445]

It is very good to see you tessie.needed

[@kathleengrieci2539]

Thanks Sister! You're doing a great job!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you!

[@veronicacirone9862]

Another great video. You truly have much knowledge sweet Tessie. You are a great teacher of many things which is a gift from above. Sending love sweet sister!!

[@juliewebber2749]

Oh I watch all your videos so they shouldn’t unsubscribe me.That was a lot of good information Tessie.Have a good evening everyone!

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Me too Julie, I still check. I'd probably think panic thoughts with no notifications about Homestead Tessie. Look forward to her every evening!!! You have a blessed sleep. 🙏♥️🙏☝️👵😁

[@juliewebber2749]

@@sherryllynnjones7077 me too!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Great idea on the watering can.. I was wondering why that was there. Thank you for your video's they are really helpful and enjoyable.

[@dianadelacruz8944]

His sis. My husband before he passed all of a sudden wanted to start storeing can food like chicken. Tuna. Vegetable stuff like that now when i moved afterwards i had no money. But i had more than enough with 4 big bins of all the can food my husband left me his blessing cuz i would. Not know what to do. Miss him alot but i know he loved me and left me smarter cuz now im adding back to my storage love you sis and thank you for all your advise cuz it does make me see things in a different way ❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinenikiforovs9820]

Well, Tessie, that was uncanny. Just as you were demonstrating your battery pack, my power went off, just for a few minutes, followed by nickel size hail, heavy rain and high winds. My huge black walnut tree looked like clothes inside a washing machine for several minutes. I hope my tomatoes were not damaged; the vines are loaded now, all fourteen of them, grown on my patio. More bands of this weather to roll through again tonight. My oil lamps are ready. I watch every day, even the advertisements and always give a thumbs up. God bless you, my friend.

[@alydahale1194]

WOW thx for all the info Tessie. I love oil lamps too. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lindacampbell2329]

Love this video the young generation need to know these things love when you said store foods that you like and yes the dollar tree has many things you can put aside for leaner times

[@kibblenbits]

How funny that you put out this video today, as my power was out for about 10 hours today, due to a storm(northern MI). I have 3 power stations, 2 Jackery's and one Eco Flow(only used the Eco today). I used it to power my computer and later the TV/lights. Later in the day, with no word of when the electric would come on(about 7pm), I started up my dual fuel inverter Champion generator. Plugged in my fridge and the freezer for a few hours, also charged the Eco back to 100% and watched TV(I don't leave the generator out, or on, late at night). I do have portable solar panels for my power stations, but no sun today. I also have battery operated lights on the walls, in the bathroom, hallway, kitchen, bedrooms and enclosed porch, so I can just flick any switch for light. I live rural, so no street lights, but I have motion sensor solar lights outside(they hold onto their power, since they're not on all the time), so everything lit up when I walked to the pole barn. I use these outages as a test of my systems, to show me what, if any, adjustments I need to make. Like you, I have many Rayo and the big parlor oil lamps, too(but didn't need them today, for only 10 hours). I also have many non electric items I've collected over the years, for situation's that may last longer. My James style clothes washer is one of my favorites! The situation today didn't inconvenience me one bit. It always pays to be prepared!

[@hollyh9334]

It's so important to look closely at what your family needs to get through their day. Especially if there is a need for any medical devices like a CPaP machine or a good cooler or such to keep insulin cold in the event of a prolonged power outage. I find that people don't truly think through these things. I have friends with a small child who is Type 1 diabetic. We live in a hurricane-prone area and their child needs insulin and his insulin meter charged. At present, they have no backups to keep his needs met. I spoke with them about some choices, but so far, nothing has been done. These are the type of people I really worry about. You have to really, really think it through and take action. God bless, dearheart.

[@jaynelymer6442]

I like the idea of power packs for small item charging like phones and computers etc also useful low power items like a sewing machine as well as lights. They're really useful for off grid camping too. Really good video with tons of good advice Tessie for being prepared that alot people can do. 👍💕 🐔

[@HomesteadTessie]

Totally agree!

[@debdeb4591]

Tessie I meant to comment on your heart to heart video. I love what you are doing with your channel. Being yourself, being who God created you to be. Please keep it up. You are a wonderful person and one I consider to be a good friend even though I have never met you in person. Follow God’s leading. You will do ok.

[@angelalejeune1508]

Ida a lot of damage from south Louisiana to north areas where you are. I'm glad y'all didn't get any damage Sweet Lady!! :-) I have family that won't get power back until the end of the month. I love your channel Tessie. God bless.

[@verniemax]

Great tips Tessie!! Thanks for sharing!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

You too!!

[@owen4248]

Good evenijng Vernie my friend:) Good to see you :) Love and Hugs":)

[@verniemax]

Hey there Owen, Good to see you too!! Have a wonderful evening!! Love and hugs back to you my friend!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@wandahershey9227]

Thanks for all the great tips Tessie. It's a great reminder to get things in order before emergencies happen! Have a blessed day

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Louisiana has so much devastation from Ida, that it will take years to recover.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

🙏♥️🙏☝️👵

[@hollyj2925]

Great video tessie! I'm going to start to be more prepared as you said buy 2 things especially the dollar tree! We never know if we will be on lockdown again.🙏🔥🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nancybrooks9246]

So glad you and your Family were safe. I love watching your videos. I learn something new every time I watch them. Thank you Tessie for all the things you share 💐

[@deborahkimball5050]

🐯 Thank you Tessie for showing different ways to get by in hard times

[@cheryl1338]

So much good information here! I wish I could have chickens but I live in the city. I do grow some crops in pots on my balcony and that helps. I have been telling everyone in my life that it's likely we will have shortages again (it's already happening) and although I could live on oatmeal and rice and beans if necessary, our pets and children probably can't so I advise people to stock up on pet and baby food (even a month's worth would be a life saver if it's not available for a few weeks). Last year my poor old kitty did not understand why I couldn't get his favorite kibbles. Also, I have this little set of plastic racks called a "sprouter" for sprouting seeds. I picked up a fresh pack of the seeds and if I am not able to get fresh lettuce or greens at the store, I will start some sprouts for a healthy addition to my diet. I know we will be okay, but we don't have to suffer if we plan a bit ahead.

[@annj7021]

I bought a little stove top burners thing that works with a candle

[@HomesteadTessie]

Great idea!

[@lavonnecozzi1663]

Most gas ranges can be lit with a match or other lighters/

[@beesandseeds]

We have a similar product and it is very handy. Great video.

[@hopeking3588]

I'm in a apt but I do prepp. I take old coke bottles and fill them with water. I saved canned goods and oat,meal and rice and beans.im going.i have water purification pills incase I have to collect rain water.i grow plants on my patio and collect seeds.

[@hopeking3588]

I like canned tuna too! I get a senour box and that could end too,with a food storage

[@hopeking3588]

I have flash lights cause of my cat.i take vitamens too!

[@Fite52]

I love all your oil lamps! I need to find more of them. Simple living is so fulfilling and less stressful! I’ve learned a lot from you Tessie. ❤️🙏

[@melodiegasaway3038]

I have one rain barrel but do colkect water other ways like I have a 100 gallon pond I just let sit on the ground for emergency flushing water

[@micheleblaskovich8569]

Tessie have you thought maybe putting a picket fence around your garden? We had to put one around ours to keep our dogs out. It worked out great! Thanks for all the tips on grid down survival skills!

[@owen4248]

Tessie it rained so hard and for so long I had water come in my basement it took me all day to mop it all up and I had to throw out a lot of things that little power supply looks like a good thing to have as well as oil lamps and plenty of flashlights:) It can be a bit of a challenge :) Love you my sister:) God Bless You and Ken:)

[@lindah629]

That's terrible, sorry that happened 😕.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Oh wow Owen! What a mess!! Sorry you had to go through all that! Blessed sleep & God bless you & your Mom.🙏♥️🙏☝️👵🤗

[@TINA-pf2bb]

Good evening Owen :-)

[@owen4248]

@@TINA-pf2bb Good evening TINA:)

[@normagomez9660]

Hi Owen! Sorry about your basement. God Bless you and your mom!!

[@ScottsHonestReviews]

This is why I love solar!!

[@jemmiestone3496]

Great review Tessie. I for one am very thankful that you are doing these videos. Very helpful info. We live in the city in an apartment. I am praying that My Son and Daughter in law can get us moved into a house where we will have the freedom to plant some food and herbs. They are very strict here and won't even let us grow in buckets on our porch. I love you Sweet Sister. You all stay safe and well. God Bless Y'all. Huggggggs.

[@olympewalser4865]

Thank You Tessie . You are giving good tips . I love how confident You are now in front of the 🎥👏. You are choosing wisely your words . Thank You for warning and at the same time giving us hope . Take Care 🪔🕯️🕊️🤎

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much!!

[@TomsBackyardChats]

Nice. Well Done

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks!

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

I'm back. My yt is not catching up with views & comments. Still shows 3 comments & 3 views. Oh well,when I go out & come back, it usually updates. Sharing Tessie, this & yesterday's. They are excellent & getting better 🤷‍♀️, not sure how but loving it!!! Tyfs! Take care, God bless you & yours. And everyone in your community family, Tessie. Prayers & love. 🙏♥️🙏☝️🤗🥰😘👍👍

[@owen4248]

Hi OmmyNana:) Prayers and Love :)

[@lindah629]

Hi everyone 😊

[@HomesteadTessie]

Hi Linda !

[@owen4248]

Hi Linda H:)

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Great video!!!!!! Got to admit I am puzzled why when folks hear that a hurricane is headed their way they then run to the store for stuff they should have had on hand from the get go. Then they get to the store and the shelves are bare! You lead by example. You show people how to be prepared! An example, your oil lamps, non electric kitchen items. The recent hand crank bread maker is an excellent example. Am even keeping my eye out for one. Have a four panel 4patriots solar set up and I think everyone should own some type of rechargeable, solar generator. I know the one you were given to review is around $400, and that an All American pressure canner can be $200+ but these are investments. Even people on limited incomes spend more on fast food, junk food in a year. A few years back a new friend told me she was eating oatmeal for breakfast, had made a stock pot full of chili and a stock pot full of chicken soup and had frozen them in quart containers, and was eating them and some fresh fruit everyday for 6 weeks because she wanted to buy an All American pressure canner and making minimum wage at the time she wanted one so bad that it was the only way she could save money to buy one. Have had 4 Coleman duel fuel gas lanterns, a four burner Coleman cook stove for decades, which we have for camping but have used over the years when power was out. In our area where a lot of people are on wells and on the grid, people install hand water pumps on back porches like Lehman's in Kidron Ohio sell. People on the grid also make sure if their freezer has ANY space that they pack the area with a blanket to hold in the heat. One friend has two 5 gallon buckets of frozen water in her chest freezer which helps. The there is the GREAT idea of freezing a quart of water, stick a coin on top of the frozen water. Why? Because if the ice melts the coin drops and it tells you the items in the freezer have thawed and need to be tossed. With the holidays coming up what if people who want/need a small rechargeable generator like yours or an All American pressure canner, Excalibur food dehydrator etc were to let family/friends KNOW so they could give Visa gift cards, cash so the person could get the item they NEED and WANT?

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

Sound advice Beth. Tyfs that!🙏♥️🙏☝️👵

[@sheilabeasley4911]

I use a paper bathroom Dixie cup on my freezer instead of a quart

[@anapack6154]

With all the shortages we're having and everything that's going on these days it's good to be prepared!!

[@ScottsHonestReviews]

I need me a okmo!!!!

[@lindah629]

How did you get to be so smart!! Thanks for all your knowledge Tessie. Your friend from ohio 😊✌❤🌻

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks so much!!!

[@theresavanes9553]

So helpful in the times we are living Thanks Tessie! ❤️

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Thank you, Tessie, for the reminders. I am prepped but this is good for review, new, people thinking about it to get them up and running quickly.

[@shannarowell1819]

Thank God you and yours made it through just fine. This past Sunday the power went out in some neighborhoods in my town. It was a foreign hacker who messed with the power grid. Ruined business PCs. Did a lit of canning over the summer. I hope this cyber war will stop if that's what's going on. Well thankfully you're here to teach us. Thanks.

[@judykey2472]

Save all your hair clippings until next year, then spread the clippings all around your garden. Deer don't like human scent. you can also sprinkle your urine around the garden, it works. I know it sounds kookie but it is cheaper than putting up fence

[@Tina-jv2lw]

Thank you!

[@paulshaw5788]

I have a few oil lamps, but would like to get several more. I see your videos and how you use them, looks so cozy. I cant wait till the fall/winter so i can use mine. 😁. God bless.. ..

[@littlehomesteadnearthebigcity]

Thank you for sharing this! Back to basics. 👍

[@katherinekeon7034]

Back for a second viewing. Happy day when I stream away my woes with, Tessie Time

[@primrozie]

Great video Tess. I think you covered all the important issues! I'm so glad you have more like minded ppl in your neighborhood. Sounds like you might have a little group forming around you! I'll bet you could start having neighborhood meetings for emergency scenarios. Who will do what in a disaster or extended power outage, etc.

[@cindynielson4231]

Glad to hear that you didn't get a lot of damage. Good to have a back up plan. TFS

[@maryhull531]

Glad you are all safe . Greetings from Melbourne Australia .

[@normatrewhella9003]

Good information.

[@lakishamitchusson6368]

Good video Ms. Tessie!

[@debbiealtman4572]

Great video. Great yes, to be prepared.

[@patriciasweet9102]

Hi Tessie great tips once again. Hear you had an ice storm in Ar quiet a few years back power out 14 days. We did ok. Learned a few things and taught a couple things too. Heads up if you can find a salad spinner with solid bottom bowl you can wash your under garments, wash cloths etc. Will spin to wash,rinse and pretty dry. Sure came in handy. I watch Pinball Preparedness he showed how to make a small root cellar with a metal trash can, YOU never know what you might need. Take care.

[@cowdogconnoisseur2809]

Great video Tessie.❤️

[@angieacapella1847]

This is one of your best videos Tessie! You sound so at ease and professional. :) good job

[@HomesteadTessie]

WOW THANK YOU ~

[@Mel-vr2cl]

I loooooovvvvveeeee the beautiful RAIN! We need it so bad where I live....hopefully we will get some soon (in the desert). I'm glad the OKMO worked so well....sounds like a good tool to have around for when the electric goes down. Very sad to see the damage IDA has done to so many people. This was a great video sharing the importance of being prepared to whatever degree one can. Tough times are here for sure....

[@teresaroman3348]

I'm up doing a little crocheting and having some "Tessie Time". Have a great day. Love and hugs.

[@HomesteadTessie]

You too!!

[@TINA-pf2bb]

Good evening Tessie, Yes it's a FACT, things are getting worse, signs of the times. We have to pray and use wisdom.. Thank God for your videos. Prepping it's always a great idea. I keep saying that I need to get a rain water barrel. I need to figure how to hook one up.

[@jacmalkowski2931]

Tessie you can put aluminum pie pans around your fence and it will keep them away or soak rags in ammonia and tie around fence. Have to re soak them once a week but will keep your garden safer

[@22ERICSHELLY]

I want to say first that you look really good! Glad you are feeling better. I am in South Louisiana. Our area just got power. Out a week. Some of the surrounding areas are still out. Thank the Lord we didn't have much damage. I ask you to pray for us as we went to South Africa on a mission trip. The country started rioting. Several people were killed where we were. We decided it would be better to come home early. The Lord is so good. We were able to get on one of the only flights back to the USA. Most all of the flights were cancelled. Jesus always provides. Thanks for your prayers.

[@HomesteadTessie]

I am praying for safe travels what an amazing Adventure!!

[@JT-2012]

Really great video, Tessie. You covered so much is a short amount of time. 👍😀 Blessings.🧡🍁🍂

[@JT-2012]

Just be careful with it Tessie. We have 2 small ones but haven't really tested how hot they get. I'm not worried about the Bluetti but don't know as much about our Rockpal. Take care. 🤗💜

[@deborahgilchrist1445]

Your prepping and info is very important right now for so many and on the West side to.so much going on with everything I just found out I can't even talk about it.I know not supposed to be scared but it got to me and I'm stuck.much love to everybody here.be safe with all going on

[@susantaylor8507]

Living on the Mississippi coast the hurricane season is always my scary time

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

Tessie, we've also had deer in our garden. We finally got the problem fixed by leaving room all around the garden for a berm of grass clippings. Deer hate walking on anything unstable, so this makes a pretty good barrier. A "fence" of tomato cages can help too. Another thing that seems to be helping is that when I pick apples, I leave the ones with big holes under the apple trees for the deer to come get. No cleanup, and a good bribe to keep them away from the veggies. ;)

[@HomesteadTessie]

WOW, What a Great Idea !! Thank you !!

[@angelacooper5030]

Keep teaching my dear ,things are gonna get worse !

[@beaandmaddy6623]

HI TESSIE.... VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. I HIT THE THUMBS UP EVERY VIDEO AND HOPE OTHERS DO TOO. GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER NOW. STAY SAFE, THIS VARIENT IS SCARY. SO GLAD I GOT MY SHOTS. STILL WEAR MY MASK THOUGH WHEN I GO TO A STORE. BYE FOR NOW. 😚 💕

[@debmorris9138]

Great video!

[@lonsangel]

You are so knowledgeable Tessie. Loved this video.

[@beverlyhart6144]

Love your videos keep up the good work

[@ΝΙΚΗΦΡΑΓΚΟΥ]

Thank you 💖💝