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[@danielledunavant3146]

I have been working on learning the ins and outs of "baking" bread on a stovetop and not using an oven. Today I made sourdough English muffins. They turned out wonderful! At least I will have bread when the lights go out!!

[@kathrynmannyng3885]

I just added an Irish Soda bread video to my St. Patrick's day playlist. I usually make it in the oven, but she made it on a hanging griddle over a fire in her kitchen cottage fireplace.

[@missperfect2657]

You can change out the battery. There are 2 little screws on the bottom of the light and a rechargeable battery inside.

[@piggyacres]

I keep a few of those little solar lights laying in my windows. Then there is always a night light!

[@sunflowersue5112]

Chicken was on sale......I canned 7 qts chicken soup, 6 qts white chicken chili, 7 qts chicken stew. And bought a second Berkey water filter ..think I will rest today😊

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

BRAVO

[@susieramick7202]

Amazing! Enjoy your rest😊

[@debbienielsen368]

Everything sounds good! You’ve been busy.

[@tennesseeterri]

Where did you buy your Berkey filter

[@Sunnytrailrunner]

🌻🌻Hey Sunflower Sue❗️Yes, you probably should get some rest after all that‼️And thank you, your comment reminded me l need to order 2 filters for my Berkey 🌻

[@FidoHouse]

It's important to practise minimizing water consumption: wet wipes or sponge-bathing for personal hygiene; brushing teeth with less water (when I'm boondocking I manage with 4-6 oz. max); same for hair washing (less than one gallon - the method takes a little bit of forethought but can be done); NEVER running the water tap without collecting that water for later use; "if it's yellow, let it mellow" reduced toilet flushing. These are just a few ways....Practise periodically so things go more easily when you really have to watch your water consumption.

[@joycedagostino8869]

Those are good tips. Think of all of the new people who have poured into our country, in addition to food resources being tapped into, our clean water may be as well and can communities suddenly provide the clean water needed. all of the sudden we have several million more people who want water and food so having water and food stored should be started now!

[@br2080]

I saw on the MSN homepage a story that some brands of cinnamon sold at discount stores were tainted with lead. One brand was Supreme which is sold at the dollar tree

[@Pamela-B]

😳

[@SusanJones-cv4wz]

I was there today and there was a sign up!

[@br2080]

Great tips! My water was temporarily turned off for a short period of time and it was a real eye opener. I couldn’t believe how many time I went to turn it on! One gallon per person per day has to be for consumption and nothing else. Yikes!

[@ravenlaughs9757]

We hauled water for years. We used 90 gls every two weeks just for drinking and cooking that was for two people, 6 chickens, cat and dog. One gl a day per person is rediculas.

[@bridgetwilkins312]

Love how you divide your prepping into categories. Makes it much less overwhelming. Thank you!

[@bellison2014]

Stocking up on cat food. We have six cats. Saw on one of the sites that cat food was low. Also, got a three month supply of my prescription.

[@sandygar100]

I give canned food to my elderly neighbor before the expiration date and refill the shelves because I don't use them a lot, that way we still keep plenty for an emergency and nothing gets wasted.

[@kgrant3184]

That's kind, Sandy. Thanks for being such a thoughtful neighbour! I also gave garden produce to my soon-to-be 101 neighbour (she's in a home in the same city as her daughter/ relatives now), checked by almost daily to smile, wave & blow kisses to her, and shovelled her sidewalk for ~4 yrs. (all for free, of course!) Sadly, the younger folks next door did NOTHING for her, sigh. Wonder who will look out for them when THEY'RE older and their children live far away... Anyhow, thanks again for YOUR kindness to your neighbour. Cheers!

[@user-cw7kq5gh4k]

Hygiene products cannot be purchased with food stamps. I dropped off dish detergent, hand soap, bleach, sponges, shampoo, baby wipes,toothpaste, etc to a struggling family today. Those items are greatly appreciated and often overlooked.

[@kgrant3184]

@@user-cw7kq5gh4k Wow - that's great! I did not know that hygiene products can't be bought with food stamps. Does that include feminine products? If so, that's NUTS! Cheers!

[@user-cw7kq5gh4k]

Feminine hygiene products cannot be purchased with food stamps. Consider donating hygiene products to food banks.

[@sandygar100]

Thanks for your nice comments, we all need to look out for one another, as you do too!👏😊

[@moshmosh5744]

hello granny, I've made dill pikel cucumbers and sweet red peppers. my husband bought a lot of toilet paper and paper towels it was on sale 😊 I still need to organize my medical supplies and first aid kits my granddaughter was sick this week so I've had to babysit her. so stuff was put of for a while... please take care God bless us all 🙏

[@coloradopackratprepper]

I bought 12 more of the 4pk chicken, refilled 60 of those water gallon jugs, bought 5 6gal jugs and 4 7gal jugs to fill.( Too heavy for me to carry). Also waterproof windproof matches and firestarter matches , 2 coleman lg propane mix canisters to go with 2 canister sm screw on stoves from amaz,. Ordered my OTC of 1000 ct "tylenol" , vitamins over 50, and some alergy tabs. Also bought 2 5# bags of grits!!!! Was a bit busy this week. Got snow comin tonite for the next couple days. Time is coming real soon where i wont be able to afford getting anything.

[@rwedmonds4340]

Wow. If you have propane lanterns better started storing up mantles. Their price is sky rocketing.

[@tennesseeterri]

Oh wow, you've really been busy! Great job, especially the water all stored up

[@patriciacooke886]

I live in central Colorado, I purchase solar lights for emergency. Try purchasing lights with the highest lums, you will be great full for the brightness. Sounds like you are progressing, good for you. Many blessings to you.

[@susieramick7202]

This week T shirts, undies, summer sox for all. Garden supplies. Decluttered a few shelves for more jars.

[@michelle-xh3fz]

I'm in wv and I just love your videos I tell ya right now I don't think we can do enough cause I'm scared we are gonna have another 4 years of what we have made it through already

[@jackielowe2895]

Scared of what terrible things will happen if trump wins.

[@longdogt6724]

I took a food inventory this week and pulled out foods I need to use. I also discovered some areas that I need to store more. Thank you for reminding us to check our lights!

[@joycedagostino8869]

Water is so essential. I liked your tip from a year or two ago where you suggested using a large empty detergent jug (kind with push buttons) to use in the sink if the water goes out, you then have something to at least clean off a few dishes if needed. Also filling other larger bottles with water is important for flushing toilets, and remember when you need to flush, pour the water in the bowl and not the tank. We bought a rain barrel a couple of years ago because we have an evaporative cooler that uses water circulating through it and then instead of it going into the gutter and not used, we put a hose on the unit and then that water goes into the water barrel and not wasted. It's clean water and a good backup water source for gardens since our climate can be dry. Having good lighting is so important. We have solar motion detector lights on the front of our house, a couple of neighbors do as well.We noticed if there is a car comes up the street that seems to be driving slow and checking things out, when the lights come on they drive away quickly. Our Dollar Tree stores aren't well stocked lately but I do like the stick on push button lights for dark spaces without a light fixture.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks, Joyce. I use empty detergent bottles for water storage, and they are fantastic.

[@scruffyscrubs5468]

I got a 2 gallon glass container to put water in that might start degrading. I also have 2-5 gallon jugs from American Maid and i change out the water every 6 months. In those big jugs i fill with tap water and a little bleach. I have 4 lamp bulb shaped solar lights that i can hang anywhere. I also have a couple of battery closet lights i have in the night stand drawer. Great tips AG!

[@outdoorjohn7945]

Have been checking my water storage. Found that all 6 of my green camping plastic water containers had leaked out over the year. You had warned us they could leak. The square, higher priced, blue containers were still in good condition. Glad they were all in a storage room with the hot water heater where there was a drain. Thank you for all the very good basic information. You seem to be very frugal on your pick of products.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Oh wow! Sorry you have leaking containers. That is why we need to inspect and upgrade our prepping supplies. Hopefully, nothing was damaged from the leaking water.

[@user-zm8ov6hc7s]

My wife changes our water filter each month and usually throws it out. Started to save them as the can be reused in a emergency.

[@rwedmonds4340]

Water storage advice is something we all need -- especially to be reminded of its importance. I don't store large quantities because I live on the largest lake east of the Mississippi and have many ceramic dome filters to fit on 2 gallon buckets. Can't handle bigger buckets because of disabilities. Have one set up on the back porch now just in case public water supply has a problem. I can carry enough 2 gallon buckets from the lake to fill the commode.You just reminded me to move my filtering equipment to a more accessible place instead of under boxes in the attic.

[@theIAMofME]

It's gardening chores taking up all my time. There's so much to do! Up pot seed babies. Clean out and refresh dirt. That's just a small list. I've got one more greenstalk to clean out and got to get a lot of dirt for the 7 new raised beds I added. It's a lot of work for this ole gal. But, worth it. Now, off I go to take my seed babies out to harden off more. And AG, I'm so glad you are talking about WATER. That chart you showed was great and I hope an eye opener for people. Thank you!!

[@rwedmonds4340]

I haven't even started.

[@dendkmac]

I have water stocked up two Full 55gal water barrels under $50 new and two water bobs that you fill in the bathtub and three water purification light straws ...good to go...also have siphon pumps

[@karenhuedepohl1705]

Thank you so much for the good advice! I really needed to be reminded about the water being checked and refreshed. Thank you so much for all your good advice. Blessings to you and your family. 🤗

[@zoieangel1234]

My neighbor is clearing her daughters house and asked me if I wanted the firewood in her back yard. It’s not perfect wood but it’s already in sizes that will work it fireplace so I’ve been picking up loads in my car. I’m hoping to get 2 years of wood stored by summer. ( 4 +cords) I’ve got about 2 now.

[@AlaskaGranny]

That is awesome! Sorry that she needs to clear her daughter's house, but firewood is very nice to have.

[@spaceprepper3657]

A.G. you always bring me back to earth when I watch your videos. I love your voice. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you so much, and I appreciate shared blessings.

[@bethwhite2857]

Finally ordered al Small water filter gravity fed system. 😂 I put the same solar light in my emergency toilet 5 gallon bucket... Just in case 😅

[@carolynBulldog5]

My compressor in my refrigerator went belly up, so using canned goods for eating until it is fixed. I also charged up my solar generators this week. Had a big hail storm in Phoenix today and thought I might need them(but didn't need them. ) Love those solar lights from Dollar tree.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I hate it when the fridge goes out. It has happened to me many times.

[@villiehaizlip7626]

Im trying to save enought to get a smallish solar generator to have lights, & as a back up for nighttime quite fridge run til morning & can guard loud gas generator. Sad to say but Know of night time thieves during Hurricanes outages.😮

[@brendanelson1027]

After Hurricane Ivan hit our area in 2004, one person had his gas generator 'replaced' by a running push mower. His generator was just set on his porch. We always chain ours & have the early alert GSD standing guard. Blessings from NW Florida!

[@rwedmonds4340]

Another great and informational video. I just got home with a haul from Dollar Tree. Lucked up on a full flat of apple pie filling. It's a great product. The apples are top quality and the sections still have a good bite left in them. I hope you have some ideas for Dollar Tree pie filling, apple and cherry, other than pie. Thanks for all you do and tell us.

[@imjusthereforthecomments4920]

Add some of the apple filling to cooked carrots, dot with butter and roast until bubbly for a side dish.Use as a filling for dessert crepes, pound cake, etc and drizzle with home canned caramel sauce. Make apple pie bread pudding to use up stale bread.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Thank you for these brief and to the point disaster preparedness talks. Just a couple of line items and go over the basics. I think this really helps newcomers. Thank you, again.

[@maryannbillings7385]

Great video

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

Although more costly there are standard light bulbs that have an internal battery (and come with a hanging power pack hook) that charges it every time the light is on so if power goes out it still works (for up to 12 hours) Great tips! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@bertkelly7650]

When my solar batteries die out, I put a regular battery in it's place. Lasts almost as long prolonging my solar lites.

[@trishaporte]

Check to see if there is a “coop” in your area. We have one that provides reasonable amounts, and varieties of meats!

[@br2080]

The list of affected cinnamon products: La Fiesta, Marcum, MTCI, Swaddle, Supreme tradition, El Chilar

[@kristinb5121]

Just a reminder for rotating water. Just turn off the water supply to your toilet (usually at the base of the toilet) and fill the tank with the water to be rotated. Once used, just turn the water back on.

[@glyndalbrown7999]

Thank you😊

[@kristinb5121]

I think Alaska Granny suggested an emergency light that stays plugged in until the power gets cut, then the light comes on. I'd purchased a 2-pack of these and when the power went out this winter, it was great to have these lights pop on so I had immediate light to organize my battery-powered flashlights and lamps.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, thanks. I am trying to remember where I placed those bulbs in my home!!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

I was a good scout today and went to Dollar Tree. The shelves were all empty last week and piles of boxes and merchandise were in the middle of the aisles. I went today and everything looked good. The food was a bit lean but was ok. I picked up a small can of carrots, diced potatoes and cream corn. I got more of the BC scissors and 2 eight piece nail kits, band aid patches. I bought some light strings and batteries little bees, a plain one and a punched tin light, for outside. I always liked those.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice that your store has restocked important items.

[@kgrant3184]

Hi, A.G., good reminders about water & lights. I'm not sure if you know of this, but, apparently, a certain kind of the Tyvek home moisture barrier can apparently be used to filter water, as it filters down to a small size of particle. I don't remember if it's the cross-hatch or the straight pattern of weave. It is a one-way permeable membrane. Perhaps you could look into this (if you're seeking more topics), as a roll of this could provide for water filters for quite a few people - just cut into pieces and secure over a container to contain/ filter the water through it. (Maybe, good for churches, or close communities, apt. buildings, old folks' flats, etc. besides family. Also useful for home repairs. 🙂) Further, in places like deserts, a sheet of this material hung vertically with a collection system at the bottom, apparently works to collect the water that is condensed in the night when it's cooler. This method is apparently used by the army, and by poor folks in high deserts now. Without such a system, the moisture just evaporates when the sun comes out. Also, I've read that moss can be used to help treat water that is filtered at least by a t-shirt or something. The moss contains iodine, so, if it's placed in the bottom of a bucket with a spigot, and the water left to sit, it would at least make the water safer to drink, in a pinch. Not sure how long it would have to sit - likely at least an hour, but better than NO treatment. Some random water thoughts. Cheers! ❤

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thank you AG. Always good information for us. 😊 God bless.

[@kristinb5121]

I'd like to give a suggestion for families who have a lot of mouths to feed. I've been going through my expired items for clean out and decided to use a packet of Bear Creek minestrone. I added a can of green beans and a can of beef (Hereford). I also had some frozen diced celery and onions I threw in. It's really good and filling - midway between a soup and a stew. We've had 6 bowls and there are probably 6 left. The cost per serving on this is really low.

[@mellosings6180]

I learned to store any anything w a Lithium battery away from preps. They can catch fire easily.

[@kathrynmannyng3885]

Someone was on the way in my apartment building to throw away (recycle) their kitty litter bucket. I asked them about it and they gave it to me. I had been thinking of making a black out bag for when the power is out in addition to my solar light stash and other battery lights from IKEA. I'm going to wash it out and store emergency battery operated things in there. It's waterproof/resistant and big enough for most of my needs. I have used them for storing solar lights, cleaning supplies, and gardening supplies. They stack and have a sturdy handle. If there is a fire in my apartment building and the sprinklers go off everything will be soaked and all electronics will be too...unless they're in a waterproof/resistant bucket with a lid. That's what I'm working on this weekend. Gathering and re-arranging what I have to be efficient when I might need it. I'm still keeping the solar lights separate because they will probably need charging in my windows.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

I can't imagine the time and work it would take to fill a 50-gal. barrel from a Berkey. :o

[@AlaskaGranny]

The Berkey is a wonderful water filter. I would fill the Berkey from the barrel as needed, rather than filter to fill a barrel.

[@JOSEPHROE]

water filters

[@miamivice1149]

How long will store bought bottled water store and be drinkable? Thanks

[@liespypolygraph]

Very dangerous on the farm in South Africa just before our winter will come... Black mambas, cobras, adders Very active now. Many thanks for these hints, AG!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yikes, I am not a fan of snakes. Stay safe!!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Not a pantry stock, but I have been working on my donation boxes. While scrollong through Amazon, I saw some individually wrapped toothbrushes. Also, some indivifually wrapper flossers. So I ordeted some and yhought they would be useful. Then I saw small tubes of toothpaste. I put a toothbrush, toothpaste and 7 flossers in a ziplock bag. Then I thought ... water to rinse! So I found some 8 ounce bottles of water at Walmart for just a few cents more than they were at DT if they had any ( they sell out fast). So, tomorrow I'm going to Walgreens to get some travel size packs of Kleenex to finish off my "oral care kits" to add to my boxes. I'm hoping they might fill in the gap for a few days when folks are having a hard time buying necessities.

[@AlaskaGranny]

What a wonderful idea, thanks for all you do for others, and taking the time to inspire us.

[@danniemcdonald7675]

I was at Dollar Tree yesterday and saw a 10-pack of disposable washcloths. I got 2 packs for those times that the water may be off. Our vity in updating our antique water lines and sometimes the water is brown (due to "metal deposits and rust" 🤔). One reason I don't drink tap water. I also don't want to bathe/shower in it. So I thought these would be a good prep item. If they work, I'll go back and see if they have more.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing.

[@Nana9112go]

Thanks AG!! Have a great weekend

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you so much, you have a great weekend, too!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

I am very concerned about the food situation. You can regrow some food scraps. Plant the seeds. How has the seed supply been? Surprisingly some bulk foods can be planted.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, it is concerning. Are you buying seeds?

[@maxibake9323]

Excellent advice, as always AG. 💧💡👍 TFS AG, take care & keep really busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks, you too!

[@maxibake9323]

@@AlaskaGranny Happy Mother's day AG. 💐❤️🙂🐶

[@colleenj225]

I have been working at rotating, and low spend pantry. I have lots of canned tuna, I paid $.68 not long ago. Now $1 is a good price? I have about $200 grocery pickup today (mostly meat & tuna).

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, prices are increasing. It's still a good idea to add to your food storage.

[@Favorite-catNip]

Also some light bulbs are wonky. My mom had broken an LED that was stuck * inside the fixture and couldn't get it unscrewed. Yes. It does happen. I took pliers and bunch of things trying to get it out and still couldn't. Took a rubber disk/jar opener and squished it up and That* was able to get a grip in the broken part to unscrew it. Without damage to fixture or human.😂

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, that can be a problem. I have even tried using a potato to loosen a stuck broken bulb. Be sure to turn off the power before trying to remove a damaged bulb.

[@SusanJones-cv4wz]

Alaska Granny, are you in your 60's yet? You're so attractive! In my 70's and enjoy watching your channel!

[@buddysmom1583]

Question: Do the solar lights come pre-charged with the pull-tab in place? Can you charge them for storage without removing the tab? Thank You

[@sandygar100]

👏👍❤

[@thenubalicious]

😷💚

[@philipe6293]

Hi AG what it the price of Napa cabbage in your area? Ours is ridiculously expensive. 3.97/lb vs .73 for regular cabbage. Any idea why?

[@miken7629]

Make yourself a Nuclear Bomb Detector, place a jar of popcorn on your counter, if Nuclear Bomb goes off the gamma rays will start popping the popcorn, of course, they will be cooking your insides too.