5 Unexpected Things to Stock for Hard Times

[@leessa65]

I have learned almost more from you than anyone in my 59+ years! I appreciate all the videos you have made and also for the different platforms, getting honest and helpful information! God bless you and your family this Christmas season and in the coming year.

[@donnajoacrey2699]

I totally agree! Merry Christmas! Godspeed!

[@grammyspieface1]

Absolutely whole heartedly agree ,best channel out here!!

[@Sssssssssssunflower]

Awesome channel 💕💕

[@jeannemalaxos534]

Ditto!!! Thank You Heidi!!! Love and Prayers from The Catskill Mountains of NY! 💖🙏🐓❄️✨️

[@diannaredding9373]

Yes absolutely ❤merry Christmas Heidi and everyone

[@gail7998]

Heidi, you are a never-ending spring of information. You delivery it well 🎉

[@soniamarshall9293]

Yes save those cotton things. I have clothes for years , not nice enough to give away but could not trash. Now I know it is not hoarding😂

[@bubblewrapstillpink2804]

I wanted to share this with y'all: been purchasing plastics for long term storage - for clothing and anything really, the IRIS weatherproof totes are fantastic! Made in the USA, very sturdy, stackable and have a memory foam gasket to keep the elements out... I originally purchased them for firewood - but, storing extra blankets and camping gear is my Christmas chore! Home Depot, Amazon and Container Store

[@lovemypups341]

@@bubblewrapstillpink2804 thank you!

[@terryhenderson424]

Thrift stores often have mens and womens wool suit pieces in different types of wools that go to the lowest clearance prices.

[@adm6785]

Here's my list of things I have on hand... Shower sponges from Spongelle when they go on sale. They already have soap in them. Lasts for 14+ full showers, and the sponges makes a great addition to your cleaning supplies or scrubbing waterers when empty. They don't break down like regular sponges. I've been using the same sponge for cow/chicken waterers for at least 2yrs. Just wet and wash. It's small and lightweight for backpacks. Take out of box to pack. Sponges are sealed in plastic. Came in handy when our well went out. No water for 10 days! Used stored water for spot washing and a washcloth to rinse the important parts when I couldn't shower.😜 A small cup heater for our winter bags in case the car breaks down. The car battery should continue to work, unless that's the problem. It's for heating up instant coffee/tea/hot cocoa/cup of noodles....whatever. Plugs into a car cigarette lighter. Just dip into your cup, and voila! Hot in under a minute. Super cheap. Might be one out there that uses a C-port...idk. Small bottles of vodka or whatever for backpacks can also help warm you up. It'll at least make you not care that you're cold. 🤣 A cordless car tire inflater that's only 3x5 inches. Bought mine on Temu for around $24. Tested it out on 2 of our completely flat, John Deere gator tires. Worked great!!! Still had over 95% charge. Has attachments to fill other things that need air. Uses a C-port to charge. A cordless hand sized car battery jumper. Also uses a C-port to charge, so a battery bank is good to have in case of no power. Can also jump my Generac since it uses a car battery. Contractor bags and duct tape to cover shoes and legs to prevent wet shoes and clothing. Also works as a poncho if you cut the corner. Plastic sealed eating utensils you can get for free at fast food places. Wash your styrofoam cups and lids when you get coffee out. Theyre lightweight making them easy to carry. Stuff with small baggie of dry drinks, sugar, powdered creamer, and top with spare socks so it wont crush in a bag. Vitamin B COMPLEX (not just B12,) along with an1cc sticker tubes w/jabbie part permanently attached. Same kind used around the farm. They're also used by diabetics. Great to have if food ever gets scarce or I have to exert more energy than I'm used to. Gives me and my animals energy, including chickens at critical times. You want to keep those hens laying if feed becomes sub-par. Made in the same place as for humans, but WAY cheaper! I prefill a few, then rap bottom part in saran wrap to prevent leaks, then foil to keep away sunlight, then sandwich baggies for get home winter bags, and bug out bags kept indoors. I'm not a doctor, but can tell you I used it daily when first diagnosed with celiac. My doctor was aware. It was a game changer! If bottle is kept in a doubled small paper bag in the back of the fridge's veggie compartment, it'll go 2+yrs after expiration date, or buy a new bottle if it makes you feel better. Use anywhere where you have fat like stomach or butt. I dab a bit of vaseline on the rubber part to keep from dry cracking. Clean top w/alcohol or vodka before every use. I have other "weird" things, but this post is already way too long. Sorry about that.

[@56dh]

Wow! Tyfs this with us. God bless you!

[@carolwright7503]

Very kind to share what you know..My mind likes choices...even better when shares work for me too

[@BobbieXxoo]

Thank you for this wonderful information!!!! Merry Christmas, Heidi!!!

[@georgiaharris9726]

God Is Good All The Time by providing channels like yours. You have help me in more ways than you know. Thank you and God Bless😊

[@utopicconfections5257]

Hi Heidi. I've stocked up on elastic for bras/underwear and zippers...already have a lot of fabric. Underwear in the stores near me, within the last 4-5 years, wear out quickly. I wanted to make sure I could make some underwear, even if it's out of an old t-shirt. I do a lot of mending for people and zippers, especially in jackets, are a weakness and the most common "part" I mend. I stocked up on 21-25 inch jacket zippers and 9 inch jean zippers. Making soap is on the "to-learn" list...I have the ingredients and a mold just need to find time. Great list.

[@MaryEllis-n3o]

I've been sticking up on thread and machine needles.

[@adm6785]

Will fabric glue work for zippers if unable to sew?

[@utopicconfections5257]

@@adm6785 I'm not sure. But, you could hand sew a zipper on. You might be able to pick up some zippers/thread sewing supplies at a thrift store or garage sale, it might be worth the time/effort to try to learn how to do it. It' really rewarding putting a zipper in.

[@bubblewrapstillpink2804]

Merry Christmas, all! 🎄

[@rebeccaharp3254]

thank you

[@jeas4980]

My husband has me signed up for "destash groups" on FB... which we only use for marketplace items... and someone was destashing some beautiful flower patterned flannel and I tried to get it for you, but I missed it. Someone else got a pretty nice sized hull of some beautiful flannel for a great price. I'm sticking to mending and crocheting. My sewing skills are not great. 😂

[@utopicconfections5257]

Keep practicing and you'll be amazed at the gradual improvement. :)

[@debsblessed]

I love making soaps and have written a couple of my own recipes based on what I learned from you. ❤ Shalom

[@donnajoacrey2699]

Great information! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Heidi! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Godspeed!

[@debbiekrueger5576]

Will look up the bentonite clay videos for sure..I don’t see but my hubby can. He’s pretty handy & I hope he’s around for a very long time!

[@adm6785]

Bentonite clay saved my dogs life after she ate a whole bag of those green, rat poison blocks. When mixed with milk, it looks like yogurt. My dog never got sick.

[@pats9055]

Loved this and I learned. This is what I love about your videos. Appreciate all that you do for us. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@strawberry55555]

Coffee, tea, nicotine (I grow my own, don't smoke but good for bartering), pharmaceuticals like advil and tylenol (don't use that either, but if really stuck) chocolate, hydrosols (also make my own) batteries, candles (not soy if you can help it) and WATER. I also believe in use what you got, so, everyone can do something. Thank you Heidi!

[@CrystalPratt-v1u]

I am curious as to what is bad about soy candles? I thought they burn cleaner than parafin?

[@topaz3468]

Black strapped molasses and dark maple syrup are natural sweeteners and high in iron. Unopened, they don't expire on the pantry shelf. I have to purchase replacement flashlights constantly because of the effect the humidity has on the batteries. I live in a subtropical climate and the batteries start to corrode in as little as 12 months in spite of air conditioning. 😮

[@krisanderson4137]

@@topaz3468 try putting your batteries in the refrigerator

[@Minnehaha64]

Thank you, Heidi! I've been making my own tooth powder using Bentonite clay for probably 6 years, and I haven't needed to go to the dentist since. My teeth felt so much better within a week or two--I couldn't believe it! I keep supplies around for making lotion, lip balm, tooth powder, and deodorant. Someone I talked to said, "But it's so expensive!" Well, at first, yes, but consider how little you need for a batch that lasts you how long? Anyway, I wanted you to know I made my first batch of natural skin care cream this past weekend, and I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing that recipe! Right after the holidays I plan to make vinegar for my hair. I tried to start it before Thanksgiving and it got away from me 😟

[@Robin-e5i]

Thanks, Heidi! This is helpful, as are the links to your other videos. BTW, I saw the link to Shepherd's Crook coffee in one of your videos and ordered some whole bean coffee. I can't wait to try it. My daughter's getting me a grinder for Christmas. Merry Christmas from Michigan!

[@joyjournal6157]

Some things I would add to the list are: Salt, honey and sprouting seeds. The salt and honey, beyond nutrition, are useful for wound healing and illness. I am stocking up on sprouting seeds because if we have famine we may not be able to grow food outside because of pests, or humans stealing. Something that can be grown on the kitchen bench will ensure I can still have fresh vegetables. I also ensure I have a good stock of buckets for growing portable food crops.

[@jholcomb9532]

I also have stocked up on microgreen growing supplies and seeds in case we have to grow indoors.

[@loriflarson4236]

Yes, keep em coming, please. Merry Christmas!

[@margieleon8044]

Thank you so much! Your a god send🙏🏽

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Ok, I admit, I've never considered the ingredient list on a tub of Baking Powder. That said, went to make some flat breads last night, remembered using all the baking powder the night before & then randomly passing thru a room of 'stuff' I saw a tub sitting atop the old, unused water heater and it took a second to register in my brain, did a double take & realized although I "see" this tub sitting there every day, literally for years, I haven't actually *SEEN it, ya know? Anyhoo, turned out to be Wal-Mart baking powder, I was so excited then checked, expired 2014! lol but, when in need... it was still powder-y, no smell, so I gave it a go & made the most fluffy soft and squishy flat breads ever. All that said, I just looked at the ingredients, huh, interesting... Sodium Bicarbonate Corn Starch Monocalcium Phosphate- which I've never heard of before. * also, never knew what to do with the little thing of Cream of Tatar in the pantry, so thanks!

[@sandrad518]

Thank you Heidi! ❤

[@tott3457]

My daughter made me a mixture of bentonite clay. We have a lot of wasps around the corrals My husband was bitten by a wasp and the clay took the ouch out of the bite and he had minimal swelling! But you need to put it on asap !

[@alicerafferty9595]

Merry Christmas! I loved the linen idea. I never thought to use it as a bandage. Old t-shirts for tournquets was also insightful. Stockpiling coconut oil is top of my list. It is the oil we cook with.

[@mscatnipper2359]

Merry Christmas, Heidi! Remember sewing thread and needles for those fabrics.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, all covered in the Arts and Crafts Preparedness video :)

[@kristenwatson3443]

Have been making homemade toothpaste for several years and added to it after your newer video. Thanks so much Merry Christmas.

[@kleineroteHex]

For the algo😊 But i have bins of fabric, some still from my sister, i have to hold back on fabric!!!! Need to finally tackle the soap making......😂

[@LittleBitOfSunshine4u]

This is great! I was wondering what else I could do with Baking Soda.

[@edieboudreau9637]

As always, Heidi. Excellent

[@thewisedove]

another great video. ive been watching your channel for many years - definitely in my top 5 of all categories. thank you for sharing such valuable information. greatly appreciated.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

Thanks Heidi!! Shalom

[@lovemypups341]

Thank you ! Thank you ! I was so happy when I saw this today . I need to stock a few more items .

[@berlinmiller4617]

Yes please-love this topic!

[@marcybrown9246]

Merry Christmas, Heidi ❤

[@LisadeKramer]

Merry Christmas

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Great information Heidi! I always love your trips and tricks. Wishing you the greatest Blessings this Christmas

[@Mary-uz2tz]

Got it: 6 tubs of fabric, old flannel sheets, 3 lbs of baking soda, 6 lbs of coconut oil, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, vodka, an old treadle sewing machine and much much more of non food items

[@conniekline9881]

Thank you Heidi for your wisdom and practicality, as I truly appreciate all I learn from you. God bless.

[@myrahclemens3414]

So much good information. Thanks for sharing

[@TraciMann]

Great info!!! Bravooooo

[@franceslh9648]

Great video Heidi Merry Christmas to you & your hubby & your family

[@barbaradouglass7324]

Great reminder 😊

[@nlawrence323]

Thank You! Really good info, I’ve gotten all of the food pieces in place and just got my aeroponic tower garden. Will set it up soon. I’d love it if you’d do a video on the the top 5 or 10 medical plants you’d recommend growing and how you prepare and use them. When I lived in the tropics and had a hurricane kit. I found some large syringes with plastic tubing. I have some dental work that I need a water pic to keep clean. The syringes are an alternative way to keep those areas flushed out, when there is no power.

[@earleencadwell8373]

Merry Christmas and happy New Year

[@krisanderson4137]

Love learning all the new things from you you are amazing

[@juliabrown5948]

Heidi this is so helpful. I would love a short video series on how to make Vinegar and Wine from scratch with what we have on hand. Those are two things that are so important and are hard to stock that much of. I do not know how to make them, or at least how to know when it's strong enough for their specific uses. Thank you so much!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have a great many videos on making vinegar but here is the most thorough one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joKVgGCmqZZ4jNU And here is my wine making series: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKFtB45ulnLxFmo0mPdd23wq

[@lindacox359]

Great information

[@PeggyOConnell-n3y]

Thank you! Great list!

[@loriwilson4793]

Merry Christmas Heidi!

[@ana...sobrevivenciaurbana9885]

Armazeno roupas e sapatos novos, que compro na promoção. Armazeno também tecidos de microfriba próprios para limpeza. Muito obrigada por nos ensinar a receita do fermento em pó. Feliz Natal! Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@seamonkeyrevival]

thanks Heidi. Great info as usual.

[@LittleAcresFarm137]

Great video, thank you!

[@susanbutterfly9579]

Love your videos ❤ Thank you !

[@1TsuNami]

Wonderful list. Thank you.

[@bluebird2416]

Excellent information!!! Thank you!

[@mooieplaats]

Merry Christmas Heidi ❤ Enjoy this day with your love ones ❤😊❤

[@margaretpollard2179]

👍Always great info!

[@debbiebohannan5340]

Thanks Rain Country for all the information 😊

[@Sssssssssssunflower]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@valeriebennett1011]

Thank you!!

[@annamccosker7878]

Great video!

[@gingerehrhardt843]

Merry Christmas! 😊

[@patshallick6487]

Thank you. I learned a lot. Great information.

[@teenafrench7236]

Awesome 🎉

[@monicasalvarez]

Thank you!

[@brendaogle-em7if]

yes appreciate all your great information you share. Thank you 🙂

[@susanolson4486]

I always forget that bentonite clay and activated charcoal remove heavy metals! Thanks for the reminder! 😊

[@michaelsanderson2831]

Thanks Heidi

[@dawnports6896]

Merry Christmas ❤

[@47retta]

I would like to know more about what you do with wool scraps from discarded clothing. Also pure silk clothing. I have collected quite a lot of each, intending to do quilts , but I'll probably not live long enough to use up what I have.

[@connieking3295]

I have missed you, I have learned so much from you, blessings

[@mschele64]

Thanks, Heidi! I am pleased to hear this list as I already have a nice supply of all these items. ✅ Next!

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@fabricdragon]

coconut oil, linen/wool and many other fabrics, and so many other items are *imported* and if tariffs get passed? well the prices will go up even if they are still "available" . i suggest looking carefully at any items you buy and if they are imported? stock up.

[@juliabrown5948]

I would also love a short series on how to make the basics for life after a collapse, such as soap and baking powder. Is there any way to make baking soda? What about making salt?

[@loucilehall9281]

Epsom salts is a given too. And also matches

[@maryannbillings7385]

Great video

[@carlasutton7479]

Great information

[@BonesAndButtons]

Ive stocked up on diatomaceous earth for flea treatments for my cats. Have also bought extra worming pills because I haven't found an effective natural alternative. Heidi, do you have a video on making activated charcoal?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No I do not as I have never actually made it since most of the wood we have here adn burn is soft wood and you need hard wood

[@heatherpoirier3978]

Great insight Heidi! Where do you get your bentonite clay?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I go here (small US business) for the best price I have found so far on many skin products (Link includes a 15% discount) www.halaleveryday.com/discount/RAINCOUNTRY15

[@vickiew8642]

Such good info! I would suggest some type of dry oxygen bleach- not chlor ine,pencils,sharpener,pens,post-it notes or small note pads.greeting cards? Paper goods may be limited as forests are depleted.oh,and sewing machine needles,tweezers.whole green peas (can sprout them= high protein greens), as well as grow outside.thanks,Heidi

[@patriotsweetie]

Thanks Heidi ❤️ Shalom

[@soniamarshall9293]

❤ your content videos. God bless.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi. 🙂 Yup all that! Great ideas about the spirits. That's one I don't keep on hand. Blessings! 💜

[@rebeccaharp3254]

Fascinating.

[@maria_w311]

Hi Heidi 👋🏻

[@carolwright7503]

With Bentonite clay, I decided to look it up if a place in Oregon makes it/ produces it.There were other products that you suggested, that I looked up, and I was surprised that there are places that are made in Oregon! In your opinion is it better to buy in our state(support our state) or go with what you recommend? I get it that some places, don't put other concerning ingredients, that aren't needed, might not be in my state.

[@rogers3142]

Maybe distilled white vinegar for the lye. Edit. Merry Christmas y'all

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It may be a good thing to clarify what you mean about the vinegar for the lye as some may not understand and read that as replacing lye with vinegar in soap making.

[@kathydills4050]

Was wondering how long the diy baking powder would be good for? I know the store bought has expiration dates, but I also know that is not always correct. As always, great information.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While baking soda is pretty indefinite, once it is combined with cream of tartar, this reduces the shelf life greatly. It will not spoil but it will eventually become inactive. This is why I store the separate ingredients rather than baking powder as a whole

[@loucilehall9281]

I made handkerchiefs with old t shirts

[@danam.8709]

I've added 50 pounds of charcoal, natural not store bought, for my water filtration gear.

[@sharonspears9874]

I can't find cotton flannel anywhere around where I live. Especially for ladies.

[@kentspencer7249]

good job

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@rhealitytv.9999]

😊❤😊

[@fabricdragon]

you can never have enough vinegar.

[@faintlyartistic7803]

I would never barter alcohol or ammo. You never know when they will use those things to come back and take what you have.

[@fabricdragon]

linen is the best

[@mbricker6438]

❤