A Homesteader said "Goats have a high fertility rate which unfortunately comes with a high mortality rate." He always says when they get sick they go fast. Nature's way of keeping a balance.
Please pray for my daughter, Sarah. She is carrying twin girls and the doctors say one of them will need heart surgery her first week of life (if she makes it through to delivery) . She is at 28 weeks and so far they are both growing at the same rate. 🙏🏻
A depression isn't even the only problem. What comes with a depression can be truly terrifying. They are often accompanied by war, famine, and disease due to the instability caused by the economic destruction. He absolutely nailed it.
Back in the old drepression people didn't have credit cards and food stamps to use and today, you may be right that we are in a depression and that people may not see it because people are paying with credit cards food stamps. Imagine today if there was no credit cards or stamps, then of course you will see lines of people at the food bank or even starving.
You are so right.If the govt. wasn't subsidizing rents,cell phones health care,aid for dependent children and school supplies,school breakfast and lunch,you would see where this economy really is. i am not against people having a hard time getting help,but there is no incentive to stop using the help.
My maternal grandma did her laundry in a wringer washer. Whenever I helped her, which I loved, she was always worried I would catch my hair in the wringer rollers. Never happened, but she fretted nonetheless. She was born in 1904 and was a young mother of 3 during the depression. I learned about saving, reusing, and stocking up from her.
My Grand was born 1900, and I did get my hand caught in the wringer while putting a washcloth thru. She popped that contraption apart and made me soak my hand in turpentine.😂 never felt so loved ❤
Thank you for another great video. I am a nurse working with special needs adults. And if you can’t find grace in this environment, I don’t believe you can. My patients were talking about Christmas and what they asked for was shoes, a coloring book, to see family. A lesson to all of us to be grateful for the little things. Thank you for the continual inspiration in such difficult times. It is definitely go time. Take care and thank you so much for keeping the fire lit under all of us. God bless you and yours
If you have decluttering to do, and items that someone might give as a gift, please consider weeding stuff out and donating NOW. That sweater you bought on clearance but never wore or that toy in great condition your child hasn't even looked at in 6 months might make lovely affordable Christmas gifts for someone else with a tight budget.
anybody who can't, or won't see what is happening has either been living under a rock, or is deaf, dumb and blind. The past 3 years have been a nightmare for America. Love you Patara for all your information. God bless and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Hi I’ve planted roughly 200 fruit and nut trees on my parcel of land, and I sweat through three shirts in a work day, so the laundry does pile up fast. 18 types of avocado, 14 jackfruit trees, 5 breadfruit trees, 4 lychee trees, 20 durian trees, citrus, 11 mangosteen trees… year seven going strong.
My husband drives truck. We're hearing that the freight rates are bottoming out horribly. If my husband isn't rolling we don't get paid. This is the first Christmas in YEARS that we've had to "do" for folks as my husband's long lost son that he hadn't seen in 30yrs found us!! We also got 2 granddaughters in the deal and we're beyond happy that they found us!! Still spending a bit of money that maybe should have gone to necessities has put me a lil out of my comfort zone but we just HAD to spoil our grandbabies on our "first" Christmas!! Our stove has started to go wonky and I know we'll have to have it repaired or replaced very soon and oh my gosh the cost of them now is horrid even on the Black Friday sales.. it's hard, but I KNOW God will provide!!
My husband drives also and I've been trying to help family and friends when I can we don't have credit cards and everything is paid off except the lot and mobile home that we have nothing to brag about almost got it paid off maybe 1 and half years .
We just gifted our son and his wife a stove for their first home. It wasn’t the lowest or highest, but middle of the road in price. $1100 and I was shocked how light and cheap (for lack of a better word) the door felt. They don’t make appliances like they used to.
Hubby just retired..haven't even got first ss check..Daughter has to have gallbladder surgery..hospital wants 2400...before surgery.She has mer her 6,000 out of pocket deductable..we had to help her..I don't know if her rent goes up she won't be able to live or keep her job.Hospital bills will take everything left over...
I am a knitter and crochet'r and I have been making presents for people all year long... Have seen this coming for a while. Some of these presents have taken me months to make a single one. I hope everyone is getting prepared. Love ya'll lets stay strong. Don't let them kill our hope.
I am a knitter & crochet and am finding red heart yarn very hard to find, especially certain colors.... Seems according to another craft person, the factory was sold and avaibilty of yarn has decreased
Patara, I thought of you today when I was taking care of my chickens...walked out back to refill their feed and stopped in my tracks. Our patio and behind the garage smelled exactly like a man's deodorant. So much so that I scanned the woods next to the coop and garage for anyone hiding out. Told my husband when he and my daughter got home from hunting, he immediately checked everything, went for his pistol and showed me twice how to use it. Then he asked me when we were going to the range. We live in a rural, tight knit small town in PA Appalachia where everyone knows everyone and you still just never know. Lesson learned about self protection and thank the good Lord you aren't the only one with an amazing husband.
I'm already at the frugality part... job lost 2 mo ago and now having to already dive into the preps. Please pray 🙏 we are blessed indeed. This is a tough time though, I gotta say. I don't know how we're going to keep the mortgage or lights on. Family member in ICU. Nevertheless, God IS good and I DO believe.
I am the blessed grandmother of 11! I started in June and finished in September! Toys of course but also books, hats warm pjs and praise the Lord no credit card debt. I did mostly sales and clerance items but things they wanted and needed. My oldest daughter does something you want, something you need, something to play and something to read. I believe thats how it goes. Still doing the things!! Prayers for everyone!
Patara, Bless you for speaking the truth and encouraging us to prepare. This granny has been trying to prep but need to do more. Lost my hubby of almost 50 yrs last month and can’t watch the videos you recommended. They are right but don’t have the heart to watch. Working hard to try and get it in gear and start moving again. God bless us all. 🙏
I got my granddaughter a few books, a few inexpensive toys and winter clothing I bought last year extremely discounted. Now have a years worth of clothes for her next size. Working on further sizes when I find at garage sales or extreme discounts.
Kids want your time most of all. Time to listen to you read to them no matter what age, they want you to take time and talk, take time to go outside. I just retired from 35 years of teaching everything from PK to high school(sometimes multiple grades at the same time) in each class, we had morning meetings to get the day started. The number of times I heard children express displeasure in being scheduled all the time is amazing. Consider spending a few holiday dollars on doing experiences at home. Don't be scared your kid didn't get this or that. Stand up, be honest, be open to spending the most valuable gift of all: time to make memories.
I had a conversation with my son who has 3 kiddos. I said what should I get the grandkids? Mom clothes their growing so fast. I was so impressed he gets it. Thank you Patera your awesome
Hi Patera. I'm a little older than you, and I grew up overseas/stateside (military brat), but I remember when I was little in the 60's early 70's, Christmas gifts were: new underwear, socks, a winter sweater(sometimes handmade), maybe new pj's(handmade) and one or two toys. That was it. I was an only child for six years. Things didn't change when I got older. As an adult, all gifts stopped. I don't understand why folks insist on breaking the bank when it comes to this time of year. Children are overwhelmed with the number of gifts they receive. My parents never had a problem with toys laying around the house, because what we had went into the toy box in our rooms. Yes, some may say, WHAT? How could they do that? Well, it made life a lot simpler and there were no worries about paying the Christmas bill. Parents could focus on whether we had enough to eat each month. Oh and we did celebrate St. Nikolas (I always looked forward to my shoes filled with candy and an orange). 😊 I don't understand why folks make everything so difficult. Maybe I'm just old fashioned and not "with it"😂
Thank you. I am doing the 3 box gift tower for the little people here. There are 4 of them. Bottom box = fun, middle box = to wear, top tier = learn. I will decorate the towers, as snowmen, and elves. Everyone else is getting homemade something. Could be a loaf of bread, some candy, or a crochet scarf or beanie.
Ask people in countries that get real sanctions put on them what they would have done a year before it happened to be prepared if they would have had the chance to prepare. When the music stops don't be left standing there with a dumb look on your face.
Goats are so curious, and their heads are always in trouble. My daughter was asking her goats, "how did you do that?" I would laugh. They are just like toddlers at any age. Have a great day!!❤😊
Just had our septic tank pumped. I have a lot of stuff for kids and grandkids. Stuff for grandkids is clothes for next summer and beyond, and craft kits to keep them busy. I hit a clearance at walmart, $1 each piece on clothes. Craft kits I've been buying since last January. Finding deals on those. It can be done. Be smart.
Holy Mother of God!! After listening to 15 minutes of the recommended video, i paused, poured myself a stiff bourbon and shared the video with myself so i wouldn't loose it. I'll go back tomorrow morning and watch it in its entirety with a pot of black coffee😮☕️😳 Thanks for the adrenalin rush, Patara! My hair will be on fire Monday (it's smouldering now) as i can as much as i can from the freezer and get my house on order, schedule some maintenance around the house and service my 20 year old Honda. We will all need a stiff upper lip to get through what's headed our way. FYI, my grandmother used her pinkie finger to dig into my 6 month old son to prevent choking. That "boy" is now 51 years old and the dad of my 2 precious college grandchildren! God bless you Patara, James and your family!!❤
I just wrote a very bummed out comment but then deleted it because I know I need to just adopt your attitude. We're doing this together and doing the best we can. My young kids pick up on my attitude and sometimes i can get really depressed thinking about how we're going to carry them through all these situations. But i know the solution isn't to stick my head back in the sand, as tempting as it is. Bought myself a bunch of survival books as my Christmas present to myself 😅 Thanks for helping us Patara. I know you're telling us out of love.
I’m not buying Christmas gifts at all this year. My son is 16 and I told him he probably won’t be getting anything. I’m a single parent and it’s a struggle right now.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. A FRIEND GAVE MY HUSBAND TWO DEERS, WE PROCESSED IT AND PREPPING LIKE CRAZY. WE FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND TOLD OUR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT WHERE NOT BUYING ANYONE ANYTHING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR ONLY BUYING FOR THE TWO GRAND BOYS. HOLD ON TO THEIR MONEY AND PREP WITH IT. TIME IS SHORT AND IT SOUNDS CRAZY BUT TIME IS SPEEDING UP. LOVE YOU AND YOUR SWEET FAMILY AND YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. LOVE FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS. SENDING LOVE TO ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BLESSED WEEKEND AND THANK YOU OUR LORD AND SAVIOR FOR THE RAIN. LOVE AND BLESSINGS FROM GAINESVILLE GA ❤️
Good morning! Sharing what we’ve been convicted to do this year. This year we are gifting experiences to our nieces/ nephews (&their parents!!). The best use of our (pre-planned & allocated) budget turns out to be an annual membership to their local Zoo. Membership gives them access to so many things behind the scenes that it’s a year-long gift vs the latest & greatest gadget. And, family time together is really the most priceless of gifts!! ❤
We have a washer and dryer (maybe 5 years old) plus another set (our old ones) all hooked up in the basement for my husband' mechanic uniforms. We also got another used set someone was replacing but they work - we almost got rid of them but we saved them for us or anyone in the family who made need them. All 3 sets work and my husband can fic all of them himself as a mechanic and with the plethora of youtube videos - just order parts. He fixes all of our appliances and the (free) hot tub himself. I never hear this on anyone's channel but if you hear of someone getting rid of a washer and or dryer and it works just take it and put it in the basement if you can. Dryers are esp. easy to fix - belts and thermostats. Washers not too bad, just watch the videos.
In other news... Venezuela wants to "annex" Guyana to help "joe" supply oil. The "noise" is getting closer to home. Something that folks NEED to prep for... keep your property taxes paid.
I'm in the gym on an aqua massage table listening to you with my earbuds in, and I kept hearing that chicken in the background and I thought it was the person next to me choking.😅😅😅 On a very serious note thank you very much for all that you do for us
I made the announcement last year that we were all pulling back on gifts, and gifts would only be things they needed or that I had made. My sons were fine with that. I made them wool quilts out of thrift store wool sweaters. You don't need any batting. They love them. I baked a lot of their favorites and gave them as gifts. This year, I started gathering things to put into like a care package for each one of them. I started the gathering right after last Christmas. Things that they need so they don't have to spend money on them themselves. Things like hygiene products, or nice flannel shirts that had been on clearance. Socks, underwear, things for their kitchens like measuring cups. Last year one of my sons who likes to cook and bake asked me for copies of all my recipes. I did that for him. I found a nice wooden recipe box at a thrift store, and I painted it to match his apartment kitchen. When my other sons saw what I had given to him they said they wanted the same so I've been doing that for them this year as well. It's going to be difficult for me because two of my boys won't be able to be home for Christmas, but I have my other three. I've been trying to look at it that it just makes less work for me, but of course that isn't really making me feel any better but I am determined to make it a beautiful Christmas.
The first video I ever watched from you was your Jan. ‘23 “Are We Being Set Up?” video. In light of recent news out of China and Europe, I showed it to my husband this morning and it was almost prophetic on how accurate it was. 2024 is going to be a rocky ride.
Spot on! Since October 30, we gave had to get a new dryer, dishwasher, tires for my husband's truck, over 7000 in car repairs (Thank God for extended warranties) and a new TV. I paid off a 12000 dollar credit card and now working on the rest that are a lot less. Been canning and dehydrating as specials come around. Thank you for all you and James do for us in terms of common sense!
It's hard times, but you are absolutely right. Frugality is a necessity today. That doesn't mean generosity goes out the window, it's how to be creative in being generous and kind to others.
Thank you bunches and bunches...I feel unrest deep in my gut, then God sends you with info..love you and your family, those with fur and without fur. You are His servants for a time such as this.Hugs, , more hugs
I am SO with you on getting out of debt. I've preached and preached to everyone I know, for decades, that the best use of your money is to pay off you house. No bank, anywhere, will pay you as much interest on that amount as you are PAYING in interest on that amount .... EACH MONTH!
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8.
My children's grandmother from "the hills" of Tennessee would grab up a baby/toddler and lift up their arms if she thought they might be choking! Me being an RN thought it was absurd but I found myself doing it too and it seems to really work! Thank you for that memory. You bet I'm preparing for all kind of possible hard times. I teared up just watching you and James. Y'all are rockin' it.
I won’t be buying gifts this year I plan on making a Saran wrap ball for my family it’s so much fun!! I allay put a little cash in a change purse as the last gift in it I put lotto tickets change dollar bills candy key chains etc in it. We will have good food and I’m gifting cookies breads fudge and beef jerky I’ve been making!!! My first time making it and it turned out so good. Everyone be blessed and pray for us all 💪🏼💪🏼🙏🙏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯
I can't forget someone saying your hubby has a resting cop face, and I just love it! I love also seeing your love and respect for each other. God bless y'all!
Wow, I think this is the most serious I've seen you..... I'm paying attention and will watch the video in the morning. Thank you James and Patara for caring about all of us and sharing tough stuff, we need to know what's around the corner-it's coming faster by the day.... God bless all and big hugs. Thanks again! luvya's!
When I was growing up….many years ago 😊, Christmas was our parents chance to get us new clothes, many of which momma made. We did get one thing specifically for us. We didn’t know any other way.
Husbands (and wives, too) learn to be loving, attentive, giving, and accepting from their parents. If it was not shown through their childhood, they would lack it as an adult. It is a learned and emotional skill. It can also fall into a protective skill learned to steer away from the disappointments of life. Many people, male or female, deal with this.
As a kid our gifts were clothing, puzzles, coloring books n crayons. . In later (adults) yrs Dad said if giving gifts give necessities. . We had a giggling time 1 year n called it a Toilet Paper Party...things like toilet paper, soaps, shampoos, cleaning supplies were given.
I know exactly what you mean. I was the provider and caretaker for my loved one, my cat. He had to be put to sleep in October. Now I have no one to love who loves me back and no one to take care of.
I picked up a part-time job (that is highly fulfilling). We we’re paycheck to paycheck before at best, but the reality was every little thing was taking our emergency funds….new dryer, kids go to camp, all of it came out of our savings. I was scared. Now we’ve been able to handle all the expenses and saved up $7000 to add back to our emergency funds.
Yep, completely …understandable, about the choking thing! I’m like that …about my grandson! Constantly watching him , when he eats! My daughter rolls her eyes! Thanks, Patara! Keep well & stay aware! 🫶🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Patara! I would recommend getting practical gifts, like clothes, books, toiletries - my requests this year are gardening/ homesteading books. Also making a “get home bag” as my husbands gift this year. We have been doing all the maintenance things- pumped septic,new tires on the car, etc. Trying to do all the things that might come up as a need in the next 2 years.
I drove through your neck of the woods on Friday, from Raleigh, NC to Denton, TX. I wish we knew each other better so we could have visited. The drive between Asheville to Knoxville on I 25 was so interesting and beautiful! I went to visit my 24 yr. old daughter. We made a big point to shop for used books before AI changes information. We also visited Joel Salatin’s farm in VA. If you ever get to South Boston, VA, eat at the Depot Grill. It was wonderful!
Look at those babies❤. I'm sitting here in Portland, Oregon with no power on Saturday morning. I'm not sure why . Thank goodness it's warm today . You know there's a nice stillness, but I know we need power. I am grateful.
It's why I haven't retired. I do get SS but I put up with this job to finish paying off my car and stocking up. I have no time to put up my own stuff but I have the tools to do that if I ever retire. Not really doing much for the holidays but I am giving money to the food bank and animal food to them too.
We’re getting some pretty major home repairs done now so everything is in good working order. Fixing several small things before they become big issues. Reorganizing the supplies so it’s easier to manage and use. Getting rid of excess stuff that is taking up space and collecting dust. It’s difficult to let go of mementos but we need the space and i have to reduce the upkeep on unnecessary stuff. It’s difficult to get everything done we need to do but I do my best. Love seeing your adorable little goats!
Thanks for your continued encouragement! I have something that I do to save money and time with milk goats. I leave my kids on the does. When the babies get a couple of weeks old, I lock the does up in a separate pen. At first I it's only about 4 hours in the afternoon, then over night as they get older. Then I milk the goats in the morning, leaving just a little milk for the younger babies and turn them all out together for the day. Saves SO much time! I never have to bottle feed the healthy babies. Weak ones that can stay with momma get bottle fed as needed, too. The babies grow so much better, so I get a higher price per pound from the goat buyer for my extra babies. I don't have to buy milk replacer and I only have to milk once a day. It's a win-win!
The choking thing is LEGIT! Im a grown man who has faced many scary situations but choking to the point where you need the heimlich manuever was one of the most fearful things ive ever experienced!
Good Morning Patara- Eastern Washington state here- hubby and I both appreciate you and your videos! We will watch this one together! Blessings to you and your family!
You've made some very good points in this video. I'm looking forward to watching the two that you mentioned. I've been taking inventory in my home and making mental notes of what we need and what we can do without. We are currently painting our salt dough ornaments for family and my sons day care teachers for Christmas. It has been a really fun process and it's been keeping my very energetic boy busy. I agree with pulling back a little bit when it comes to gifts. People will understand and might even appreciate the homemade gifts more. Especially when they are made by little ones.
Aww I love salt dough I have a Christmas necklace that my daughter and I made when she was just a little girl it is more precious to me than any gold or diamonds i have ❤
Good day,,from Adirondacks 25 degrees here,,sorry to hear about bottle baby,,I had 2 ,once apon a time,,I only have a pair of Pekin ducks now,,my kids think everything is to much for me....I love the way I live,,with animals they are my favorite people to be around lol
God bless you and your family, Patara. We are here at this time for a reason. God has us. He also expects us to serve Him. I believe you are doing that in many ways, this channel for one. 🙏✝️❤️
At least you can wash clothes! My power was out for 2 days caused by old wiring at the power pole and my heat tape was out. So my lines to my washer froze. It's been in the teens and 20s here and just as the electrician got the power back on it started snowing. Got 7 inches since yesterday morning but it turned to rain late this morning. So now it's heavy and slick. Ugh. Thank God I have wood heat or the last 2 days would have been bad. Love n. Idaho even in the cold!
You guys are great! You should get a still shot from that look at the beginning of the video. The way you look at each other is beautiful! Thank you for all your time and videos! 💕🇺🇸
😂😂. I had the same laundry problem at our house & there’s just 2 of us. It took hanging every bit of it out on the clothesline to figure out how 2 people could have so much laundry. Especially since we basically wear the same clothes for 3-4 days. I took a good look at what was hanging there. It was socks,underwear, towels & washclothes. Now what did that tell me? We shower & change our underwear everyday 😜😂. You. Are. Welcome 😂😂
During the year I bought ingredients to make cookies for platters of Christmas Cookies as gifts to friends and my neighbors and our Police Buddies that help us! Merry Christmas Everyone! Keep your Faith in Christ❤
I love you Patara, thank you for encouraging me to continue. Im down to the nitty gritty, but have been stocking up on provisions, some tools for emergency repairs, lots of blankets and warm clothes. I can feel it in my bones. Keep safe as possible. Lots of herbs and home remedies and over the counter stuff. And plenty of lard, beans, flour and rice. Stay well my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus name
I’m only considering baking some cookies for my family members as gifts this year for Christmas but as for gifts I only bought things for my husband which are much needed clothes but gonna wait until Christmas to gift them. I’m continuing to prep a little here and there mostly food but saving our money to purchase a home that will allow us to have the safety and sustainability that we need for gardening,wood heat and more. Trying to rotate through the pantry but also being frugal on the diet. Investing in natural home resources like making vinegar,vanilla,elderberry syrup and my own biscuits,noodles and bread. Better to know how to do it when things are “stable”. God bless❤
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A Homesteader said "Goats have a high fertility rate which unfortunately comes with a high mortality rate." He always says when they get sick they go fast. Nature's way of keeping a balance.
OMG, I was looking for this video where you linked the last one 😂🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Thanks, for the information.
Strong, intelligent, supportive hubby.
Where is it? Just kidding!
The recession was last year we've been in a depression this entire year. Only the blind can't see it.
Amen to that one! I just posted under this video for people to pull their heads out of the sand.
@@marystorer you are a perfect example.
@@marystorer there are more people IN the wagon than pulling it.... can't go on like this before the wagon fails
I'd say realistically, deep recession, but could be close to falling apart.
Not just economics but mentally depressing atmosphere
Please pray for my daughter, Sarah. She is carrying twin girls and the doctors say one of them will need heart surgery her first week of life (if she makes it through to delivery) . She is at 28 weeks and so far they are both growing at the same rate. 🙏🏻
Prayers for Sarah and babies. I am agreeing with you that those babies will be OK! I am believing that those babies will be BLESSED.
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Pray for us. I'm here in South Carolina keeping vigil as my mom passes. Not only is this heartbreaking, it's financially hard.
So sorry 🙏🏾
I’m so sorry 🙏
Keep up with this white lung syndrome
God pless bless and help tigger.
Bless. (Shrek hands)
I love how protective James is with you. The way he looks at you screams how much he loves you. Makes my 🧡 smile 🥰🧡 Lorie 😊
Priceless.💝I
@@helen4652 Patara is a truly blessed woman and she deserves it so much. I’d give anything for my husband to love me like that.
I was just thinking the same thing. It's rare to see that anymore. They are so blessed to have each other.
His mama raised him right 🥰
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😊 Did you see that? Did you see how lovingly James looked at our girl?
Priceless ❤
They definitely have a special relationship, he is a real man
A depression isn't even the only problem. What comes with a depression can be truly terrifying. They are often accompanied by war, famine, and disease due to the instability caused by the economic destruction. He absolutely nailed it.
James does not say much he looks really serious. Strong and quiet says a lot!
and a sense of humor🙂
And handsome.
And he was very smart at picking a wife! I think between the 2 of them, they can do anything.
The strong silent type. A keeper for sure 🤗
Looks like a younger, sober Kris Kristofferson.
Back in the old drepression people didn't have credit cards and food stamps to use and today, you may be right that we are in a depression and that people may not see it because people are paying with credit cards food stamps. Imagine today if there was no credit cards or stamps, then of course you will see lines of people at the food bank or even starving.
I think you hit the nail on the head.
It would definitely be starvation mode to the extremes! People need to start living as if they don’t have credit or food stamps!!!!
Credit is limited though, sooner than later credit cards in America will be maxed out, then collapse begin, IMO
Yep. Been in the Greater Depression for a while now but most still won't admit it to themselves.
You are so right.If the govt. wasn't subsidizing rents,cell phones health care,aid for dependent children and school supplies,school breakfast and lunch,you would see where this economy really is. i am not against people having a hard time getting help,but there is no incentive to stop using the help.
My maternal grandma did her laundry in a wringer washer. Whenever I helped her, which I loved, she was always worried I would catch my hair in the wringer rollers. Never happened, but she fretted nonetheless. She was born in 1904 and was a young mother of 3 during the depression. I learned about saving, reusing, and stocking up from her.
My Grand was born 1900, and I did get my hand caught in the wringer while putting a washcloth thru. She popped that contraption apart and made me soak my hand in turpentine.😂 never felt so loved ❤
@@mrileydigh It was definitely love!
We had a wringer washer and I did get my hair caught in it! 🤣🤣🤣
@@jaynehein Yikes!
Well, it's like this, Patera...when the daddy laundry really, really loves the mommy laundry...it makes more laundry...
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Exactly like the goats 😂
I always said that clothes have babies, especially when my kids were younger.
And Monsters eat socks and bites holes in underwear!!
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Thank you for another great video. I am a nurse working with special needs adults. And if you can’t find grace in this environment, I don’t believe you can. My patients were talking about Christmas and what they asked for was shoes, a coloring book, to see family. A lesson to all of us to be grateful for the little things. Thank you for the continual inspiration in such difficult times. It is definitely go time. Take care and thank you so much for keeping the fire lit under all of us. God bless you and yours
That's priceless. Thank you so much for sharing
If you have decluttering to do, and items that someone might give as a gift, please consider weeding stuff out and donating NOW. That sweater you bought on clearance but never wore or that toy in great condition your child hasn't even looked at in 6 months might make lovely affordable Christmas gifts for someone else with a tight budget.
anybody who can't, or won't see what is happening has either been living under a rock, or is deaf, dumb and blind. The past 3 years have been a nightmare for America.
Love you Patara for all your information. God bless and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Hi I’ve planted roughly 200 fruit and nut trees on my parcel of land, and I sweat through three shirts in a work day, so the laundry does pile up fast. 18 types of avocado, 14 jackfruit trees, 5 breadfruit trees, 4 lychee trees, 20 durian trees, citrus, 11 mangosteen trees… year seven going strong.
My husband drives truck. We're hearing that the freight rates are bottoming out horribly. If my husband isn't rolling we don't get paid. This is the first Christmas in YEARS that we've had to "do" for folks as my husband's long lost son that he hadn't seen in 30yrs found us!! We also got 2 granddaughters in the deal and we're beyond happy that they found us!! Still spending a bit of money that maybe should have gone to necessities has put me a lil out of my comfort zone but we just HAD to spoil our grandbabies on our "first" Christmas!! Our stove has started to go wonky and I know we'll have to have it repaired or replaced very soon and oh my gosh the cost of them now is horrid even on the Black Friday sales.. it's hard, but I KNOW God will provide!!
My husband drives also and I've been trying to help family and friends when I can we don't have credit cards and everything is paid off except the lot and mobile home that we have nothing to brag about almost got it paid off maybe 1 and half years .
This is my first year of not being able to buy my son Christmas. He’s 16. He’s old enough to understand. It’s a struggle out here!
Jehovah Jireh
We just gifted our son and his wife a stove for their first home. It wasn’t the lowest or highest, but middle of the road in price. $1100 and I was shocked how light and cheap (for lack of a better word) the door felt. They don’t make appliances like they used to.
Hubby just retired..haven't even got first ss check..Daughter has to have gallbladder surgery..hospital wants 2400...before surgery.She has mer her 6,000 out of pocket deductable..we had to help her..I don't know if her rent goes up she won't be able to live or keep her job.Hospital bills will take everything left over...
I am a knitter and crochet'r and I have been making presents for people all year long... Have seen this coming for a while. Some of these presents have taken me months to make a single one. I hope everyone is getting prepared. Love ya'll lets stay strong. Don't let them kill our hope.
Those will be the most amazing presents.❤
I am a knitter & crochet and am finding red heart yarn very hard to find, especially certain colors.... Seems according to another craft person, the factory was sold and avaibilty of yarn has decreased
I just finished digging up my Canna bulbs. A half bushel and another rectangle basket. 2 coworkers will be getting a few of these as gifts.
I too have started crocheting again for gifts. That and home baked goodies.
I also crochet and have been making gifts too! Lots of hats and scarves for folks this year.
My parents lived through the Depression. My dad always said "We didn't know we were poor" they grew up on farms..
Patara, I thought of you today when I was taking care of my chickens...walked out back to refill their feed and stopped in my tracks. Our patio and behind the garage smelled exactly like a man's deodorant. So much so that I scanned the woods next to the coop and garage for anyone hiding out. Told my husband when he and my daughter got home from hunting, he immediately checked everything, went for his pistol and showed me twice how to use it. Then he asked me when we were going to the range. We live in a rural, tight knit small town in PA Appalachia where everyone knows everyone and you still just never know. Lesson learned about self protection and thank the good Lord you aren't the only one with an amazing husband.
I think we sre in a depression too. When people cant afford food, we are in a depression.
Exactly😢 should never been allowed here
I'm already at the frugality part... job lost 2 mo ago and now having to already dive into the preps. Please pray 🙏 we are blessed indeed. This is a tough time though, I gotta say. I don't know how we're going to keep the mortgage or lights on. Family member in ICU. Nevertheless, God IS good and I DO believe.
I am the blessed grandmother of 11! I started in June and finished in September! Toys of course but also books, hats warm pjs and praise the Lord no credit card debt. I did mostly sales and clerance items but things they wanted and needed. My oldest daughter does something you want, something you need, something to play and something to read. I believe thats how it goes. Still doing the things!! Prayers for everyone!
Patara, Bless you for speaking the truth and encouraging us to prepare. This granny has been trying to prep but need to do more. Lost my hubby of almost 50 yrs last month and can’t watch the videos you recommended. They are right but don’t have the heart to watch. Working hard to try and get it in gear and start moving again. God bless us all. 🙏
I got my granddaughter a few books, a few inexpensive toys and winter clothing I bought last year extremely discounted. Now have a years worth of clothes for her next size. Working on further sizes when I find at garage sales or extreme discounts.
Kids want your time most of all. Time to listen to you read to them no matter what age, they want you to take time and talk, take time to go outside. I just retired from 35 years of teaching everything from PK to high school(sometimes multiple grades at the same time) in each class, we had morning meetings to get the day started. The number of times I heard children express displeasure in being scheduled all the time is amazing. Consider spending a few holiday dollars on doing experiences at home. Don't be scared your kid didn't get this or that. Stand up, be honest, be open to spending the most valuable gift of all: time to make memories.
I had a conversation with my son who has 3 kiddos. I said what should I get the grandkids? Mom clothes their growing so fast. I was so impressed he gets it. Thank you Patera your awesome
There are people living in my attic that I have never met. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. That's where all the laundry comes from.
🤣🤣🤣sounds about right!
Hi Patera. I'm a little older than you, and I grew up overseas/stateside (military brat), but I remember when I was little in the 60's early 70's, Christmas gifts were: new underwear, socks, a winter sweater(sometimes handmade), maybe new pj's(handmade) and one or two toys. That was it. I was an only child for six years. Things didn't change when I got older. As an adult, all gifts stopped. I don't understand why folks insist on breaking the bank when it comes to this time of year. Children are overwhelmed with the number of gifts they receive. My parents never had a problem with toys laying around the house, because what we had went into the toy box in our rooms. Yes, some may say, WHAT? How could they do that? Well, it made life a lot simpler and there were no worries about paying the Christmas bill. Parents could focus on whether we had enough to eat each month. Oh and we did celebrate St. Nikolas (I always looked forward to my shoes filled with candy and an orange). 😊 I don't understand why folks make everything so difficult. Maybe I'm just old fashioned and not "with it"😂
Thank you. I am doing the 3 box gift tower for the little people here. There are 4 of them. Bottom box = fun, middle box = to wear, top tier = learn. I will decorate the towers, as snowmen, and elves. Everyone else is getting homemade something. Could be a loaf of bread, some candy, or a crochet scarf or beanie.
@mamarooster497 , your three box gift tower is a wonderful idea and decorating them makes the gift giving even more special.
Great idea. Could even be tailored for adults
Ask people in countries that get real sanctions put on them what they would have done a year before it happened to be prepared if they would have had the chance to prepare. When the music stops don't be left standing there with a dumb look on your face.
You're exactly right!
As I would say “standing there with your thumb up you behind…”
The very people ignoring the warnings now will be the ones complaining we had 'no warning'.
They'll also be the first to come banging on your door for food.
Look up Selco Begovic, “the organic prepper” he survived SHTF for months! He has a ton of great info
Goats are so curious, and their heads are always in trouble. My daughter was asking her goats, "how did you do that?" I would laugh. They are just like toddlers at any age. Have a great day!!❤😊
When I had goats I think that was a daily question. "Now how in the world did you get yourself into that." " What are you up to now!"
Cats, too!!!!
Just had our septic tank pumped. I have a lot of stuff for kids and grandkids. Stuff for grandkids is clothes for next summer and beyond, and craft kits to keep them busy. I hit a clearance at walmart, $1 each piece on clothes. Craft kits I've been buying since last January. Finding deals on those. It can be done. Be smart.
Holy Mother of God!! After listening to 15 minutes of the recommended video, i paused, poured myself a stiff bourbon and shared the video with myself so i wouldn't loose it.
I'll go back tomorrow morning and watch it in its entirety with a pot of black coffee😮☕️😳
Thanks for the adrenalin rush, Patara! My hair will be on fire Monday (it's smouldering now) as i can as much as i can from the freezer and get my house on order, schedule some maintenance around the house and service my 20 year old Honda.
We will all need a stiff upper lip to get through what's headed our way.
FYI, my grandmother used her pinkie finger to dig into my 6 month old son to prevent choking. That "boy" is now 51 years old and the dad of my 2 precious college grandchildren!
God bless you Patara, James and your family!!❤
I just wrote a very bummed out comment but then deleted it because I know I need to just adopt your attitude. We're doing this together and doing the best we can. My young kids pick up on my attitude and sometimes i can get really depressed thinking about how we're going to carry them through all these situations. But i know the solution isn't to stick my head back in the sand, as tempting as it is. Bought myself a bunch of survival books as my Christmas present to myself 😅 Thanks for helping us Patara. I know you're telling us out of love.
I’m not buying Christmas gifts at all this year. My son is 16 and I told him he probably won’t be getting anything. I’m a single parent and it’s a struggle right now.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. A FRIEND GAVE MY HUSBAND TWO DEERS, WE PROCESSED IT AND PREPPING LIKE CRAZY. WE FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND TOLD OUR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT WHERE NOT BUYING ANYONE ANYTHING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR ONLY BUYING FOR THE TWO GRAND BOYS. HOLD ON TO THEIR MONEY AND PREP WITH IT. TIME IS SHORT AND IT SOUNDS CRAZY BUT TIME IS SPEEDING UP. LOVE YOU AND YOUR SWEET FAMILY AND YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. LOVE FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS. SENDING LOVE TO ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BLESSED WEEKEND AND THANK YOU OUR LORD AND SAVIOR FOR THE RAIN. LOVE AND BLESSINGS FROM GAINESVILLE GA ❤️
Good morning! Sharing what we’ve been convicted to do this year. This year we are gifting experiences to our nieces/ nephews (&their parents!!). The best use of our (pre-planned & allocated) budget turns out to be an annual membership to their local Zoo. Membership gives them access to so many things behind the scenes that it’s a year-long gift vs the latest & greatest gadget. And, family time together is really the most priceless of gifts!! ❤
That’s a great idea
WE GIFT TO OUR FAMILY MEMBERS, YEAR PASSES TO OUR LOCAL WILD ANIMAL SAFARI, TOO. THESE ARE GREAT GIFTS, AND SUPPORTS THE ANIMALS, AS WELL...❤❤❤
Thank you Patara and James. Let's strengthen our faith and keep on moving.
God bless you.
A man of few words but quite charming!
We have a washer and dryer (maybe 5 years old) plus another set (our old ones) all hooked up in the basement for my husband' mechanic uniforms. We also got another used set someone was replacing but they work - we almost got rid of them but we saved them for us or anyone in the family who made need them. All 3 sets work and my husband can fic all of them himself as a mechanic and with the plethora of youtube videos - just order parts. He fixes all of our appliances and the (free) hot tub himself. I never hear this on anyone's channel but if you hear of someone getting rid of a washer and or dryer and it works just take it and put it in the basement if you can. Dryers are esp. easy to fix - belts and thermostats. Washers not too bad, just watch the videos.
Great ideas
In other news... Venezuela wants to "annex" Guyana to help "joe" supply oil. The "noise" is getting closer to home.
Something that folks NEED to prep for... keep your property taxes paid.
Heard this a.m. actually said they gonna fight over it.😐
Oil
Yes
They are raising property taxes and all insurances in my area that is unfair and should be illegal.
Yep. I saw this brewing a few days ago … it’s hot all over.
Good morning! Please pray for me, as I'm feeling anxious today.
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I'm in the gym on an aqua massage table listening to you with my earbuds in, and I kept hearing that chicken in the background and I thought it was the person next to me choking.😅😅😅
On a very serious note thank you very much for all that you do for us
Blimey! That video was a bit of a shocker. Then again was it? Thank you James and Patara. Husband just made tons of beef stew! Still working at it!
Thank you Patara and Family! You two make such a great team.
I made the announcement last year that we were all pulling back on gifts, and gifts would only be things they needed or that I had made. My sons were fine with that. I made them wool quilts out of thrift store wool sweaters. You don't need any batting. They love them. I baked a lot of their favorites and gave them as gifts. This year, I started gathering things to put into like a care package for each one of them. I started the gathering right after last Christmas. Things that they need so they don't have to spend money on them themselves. Things like hygiene products, or nice flannel shirts that had been on clearance. Socks, underwear, things for their kitchens like measuring cups. Last year one of my sons who likes to cook and bake asked me for copies of all my recipes. I did that for him. I found a nice wooden recipe box at a thrift store, and I painted it to match his apartment kitchen. When my other sons saw what I had given to him they said they wanted the same so I've been doing that for them this year as well. It's going to be difficult for me because two of my boys won't be able to be home for Christmas, but I have my other three. I've been trying to look at it that it just makes less work for me, but of course that isn't really making me feel any better but I am determined to make it a beautiful Christmas.
He still looks at you like you're his greatest treasure.
The first video I ever watched from you was your Jan. ‘23 “Are We Being Set Up?” video. In light of recent news out of China and Europe, I showed it to my husband this morning and it was almost prophetic on how accurate it was. 2024 is going to be a rocky ride.
Spot on! Since October 30, we gave had to get a new dryer, dishwasher, tires for my husband's truck, over 7000 in car repairs (Thank God for extended warranties) and a new TV. I paid off a 12000 dollar credit card and now working on the rest that are a lot less.
Been canning and dehydrating as specials come around.
Thank you for all you and James do for us in terms of common sense!
It's hard times, but you are absolutely right. Frugality is a necessity today. That doesn't mean generosity goes out the window, it's how to be creative in being generous and kind to others.
Thank you bunches and bunches...I feel unrest deep in my gut, then God sends you with info..love you and your family, those with fur and without fur. You are His servants for a time such as this.Hugs, , more hugs
I am SO with you on getting out of debt. I've preached and preached to everyone I know, for decades, that the best use of your money is to pay off you house. No bank, anywhere, will pay you as much interest on that amount as you are PAYING in interest on that amount .... EACH MONTH!
Just paid ours off on Wednesday! Best thing ever! Years of saving and scrimping. Will continue to scrimp and save now to build up emergency our funds!
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8.
Amen!
I keeping asking but how long do we have to wait?
I keep asking but how long do we have to wait?
Ty James and Patara. We really need Gods help these days big trouble ahead folks.
My children's grandmother from "the hills" of Tennessee would grab up a baby/toddler and lift up their arms if she thought they might be choking! Me being an RN thought it was absurd but I found myself doing it too and it seems to really work! Thank you for that memory. You bet I'm preparing for all kind of possible hard times. I teared up just watching you and James. Y'all are rockin' it.
I won’t be buying gifts this year I plan on making a Saran wrap ball for my family it’s so much fun!! I allay put a little cash in a change purse as the last gift in it I put lotto tickets change dollar bills candy key chains etc in it. We will have good food and I’m gifting cookies breads fudge and beef jerky I’ve been making!!! My first time making it and it turned out so good. Everyone be blessed and pray for us all 💪🏼💪🏼🙏🙏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯
I can't forget someone saying your hubby has a resting cop face, and I just love it! I love also seeing your love and respect for each other. God bless y'all!
Feeling blessed today, as always. No pressure, weight and burdens being carried by my Father. No stress as I gave it to him. There's power in faith.
Amen. 💗🕊✨️
Wow, I think this is the most serious I've seen you..... I'm paying attention and will watch the video in the morning. Thank you James and Patara for caring about all of us and sharing tough stuff, we need to know what's around the corner-it's coming faster by the day.... God bless all and big hugs. Thanks again! luvya's!
When I was growing up….many years ago 😊, Christmas was our parents chance to get us new clothes, many of which momma made. We did get one thing specifically for us. We didn’t know any other way.
I wish my husband was as attentive and protective of me as James is of you. I love to see how your marriage works.
Husbands (and wives, too) learn to be loving, attentive, giving, and accepting from their parents. If it was not shown through their childhood, they would lack it as an adult. It is a learned and emotional skill. It can also fall into a protective skill learned to steer away from the disappointments of life. Many people, male or female, deal with this.
Those of us who have husbands like that are so blessed ❤
Thanks James & Patara for keeping us informed.
Remember y'all to Pray, Plan, Prep
Good morning, Patara and James. Good to see you on this rainy morning! Love ya! ❤
As a kid our gifts were clothing, puzzles, coloring books n crayons. . In later (adults) yrs Dad said if giving gifts give necessities. . We had a giggling time 1 year n called it a Toilet Paper Party...things like toilet paper, soaps, shampoos, cleaning supplies were given.
Very wise words my sister, very very wise. - 76 year old guy
I'm not a homesteader but I find your channel very helpful. I am single and have to be a warrior too, for me and my fur baby. Thank you
I know exactly what you mean. I was the provider and caretaker for my loved one, my cat. He had to be put to sleep in October. Now I have no one to love who loves me back and no one to take care of.
Love & Appreciate you so much Patara ! Never back down from sounding the alarm ! You're a watchman on the wall & we thank you so much !! 🙏🤗♥️😇✝️
Amen!!
When anyone figures out how laundry multiplies, they'll win the Nobel Prize. (I'm a bachelor, and I don't know how the laundry multiplies!!!) 🤣🤣🤣
I picked up a part-time job (that is highly fulfilling). We we’re paycheck to paycheck before at best, but the reality was every little thing was taking our emergency funds….new dryer, kids go to camp, all of it came out of our savings. I was scared. Now we’ve been able to handle all the expenses and saved up $7000 to add back to our emergency funds.
Yep, completely …understandable, about the choking thing! I’m like that …about my grandson! Constantly watching him , when he eats! My daughter rolls her eyes! Thanks, Patara! Keep well & stay aware! 🫶🙏🏻🇺🇸
A friend of mine lost a child from choking many years ago.
Thanks Patara! I would recommend getting practical gifts, like clothes, books, toiletries - my requests this year are gardening/ homesteading books. Also making a “get home bag” as my husbands gift this year. We have been doing all the maintenance things- pumped septic,new tires on the car, etc. Trying to do all the things that might come up as a need in the next 2 years.
I drove through your neck of the woods on Friday, from Raleigh, NC to Denton, TX.
I wish we knew each other better so we could have visited.
The drive between Asheville to Knoxville on I 25 was so interesting and beautiful!
I went to visit my 24 yr. old daughter. We made a big point to shop for used books before AI changes information.
We also visited Joel Salatin’s farm in VA.
If you ever get to South Boston, VA, eat at the Depot Grill. It was wonderful!
Looking forward to more videos on frugality. We are already frugal but can do more, I’m sure.
Look at those babies❤. I'm sitting here in Portland, Oregon with no power on Saturday morning. I'm not sure why . Thank goodness it's warm today . You know there's a nice stillness, but I know we need power. I am grateful.
A Big Thanks to You & James for keeping us informed. ❤
Thank you and James for being so brave. The world needs to hear you. Pray God keeps us safe in 24.
It's why I haven't retired. I do get SS but I put up with this job to finish paying off my car and stocking up. I have no time to put up my own stuff but I have the tools to do that if I ever retire. Not really doing much for the holidays but I am giving money to the food bank and animal food to them too.
With 4 kids under 11 yrs old the laundry is NEVER caught up. It can be empty at 5pm, but by 7pm it's full after kids get showers!
Excellent report 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
We’re getting some pretty major home repairs done now so everything is in good working order. Fixing several small things before they become big issues. Reorganizing the supplies so it’s easier to manage and use. Getting rid of excess stuff that is taking up space and collecting dust. It’s difficult to let go of mementos but we need the space and i have to reduce the upkeep on unnecessary stuff. It’s difficult to get everything done we need to do but I do my best. Love seeing your adorable little goats!
Thanks for your continued encouragement! I have something that I do to save money and time with milk goats. I leave my kids on the does. When the babies get a couple of weeks old, I lock the does up in a separate pen. At first I it's only about 4 hours in the afternoon, then over night as they get older. Then I milk the goats in the morning, leaving just a little milk for the younger babies and turn them all out together for the day. Saves SO much time! I never have to bottle feed the healthy babies. Weak ones that can stay with momma get bottle fed as needed, too. The babies grow so much better, so I get a higher price per pound from the goat buyer for my extra babies. I don't have to buy milk replacer and I only have to milk once a day. It's a win-win!
The choking thing is LEGIT! Im a grown man who has faced many scary situations but choking to the point where you need the heimlich manuever was one of the most fearful things ive ever experienced!
You are spot on sister. I know you are right. America needs to hear this now and face the facts. We are THERE. !❤️
Keep telling them, Mama. Thank you for being a voice for so many of us.
Good Morning Patara- Eastern Washington state here- hubby and I both appreciate you and your videos! We will watch this one together! Blessings to you and your family!
You've made some very good points in this video. I'm looking forward to watching the two that you mentioned. I've been taking inventory in my home and making mental notes of what we need and what we can do without. We are currently painting our salt dough ornaments for family and my sons day care teachers for Christmas. It has been a really fun process and it's been keeping my very energetic boy busy. I agree with pulling back a little bit when it comes to gifts. People will understand and might even appreciate the homemade gifts more. Especially when they are made by little ones.
Aww I love salt dough I have a Christmas necklace that my daughter and I made when she was just a little girl it is more precious to me than any gold or diamonds i have ❤
Good day,,from Adirondacks 25 degrees here,,sorry to hear about bottle baby,,I had 2 ,once apon a time,,I only have a pair of Pekin ducks now,,my kids think everything is to much for me....I love the way I live,,with animals they are my favorite people to be around lol
God bless you and your family, Patara. We are here at this time for a reason. God has us. He also expects us to serve Him. I believe you are doing that in many ways, this channel for one. 🙏✝️❤️
At least you can wash clothes! My power was out for 2 days caused by old wiring at the power pole and my heat tape was out. So my lines to my washer froze. It's been in the teens and 20s here and just as the electrician got the power back on it started snowing. Got 7 inches since yesterday morning but it turned to rain late this morning. So now it's heavy and slick. Ugh. Thank God I have wood heat or the last 2 days would have been bad. Love n. Idaho even in the cold!
Happy Saturday!
You guys are great! You should get a still shot from that look at the beginning of the video. The way you look at each other is beautiful! Thank you for all your time and videos! 💕🇺🇸
We think hard times are here well harder will be upon us. Love you guys. Prayers for us all.
😂😂. I had the same laundry problem at our house & there’s just 2 of us. It took hanging every bit of it out on the clothesline to figure out how 2 people could have so much laundry. Especially since we basically wear the same clothes for 3-4 days. I took a good look at what was hanging there. It was socks,underwear, towels & washclothes.
Now what did that tell me? We shower & change our underwear everyday 😜😂. You. Are. Welcome 😂😂
During the year I bought ingredients to make cookies for platters of Christmas Cookies as gifts to friends and my neighbors and our Police Buddies that help us! Merry Christmas Everyone! Keep your Faith in Christ❤
I am moving to Palmyra Tennessee from Arizona. My daughter lives in Cunningham so we will be closer to her and I will s er start to homestead.
Thank you Patara. You are an amazing woman. You and your husband are such a great team. Love your channel. 🙏🙏🙏
We are getting a new washing machine delivered next week. I’m looking next week into seeing if I need new tires. I’m grateful we have no debt.
I love you Patara, thank you for encouraging me to continue. Im down to the nitty gritty, but have been stocking up on provisions, some tools for emergency repairs, lots of blankets and warm clothes. I can feel it in my bones. Keep safe as possible. Lots of herbs and home remedies and over the counter stuff. And plenty of lard, beans, flour and rice. Stay well my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus name
Thank you Patara n your husband for directing us to the Adam Taggart video. You truly care for your fellow man n woman. We appreciate you.
I’m only considering baking some cookies for my family members as gifts this year for Christmas but as for gifts I only bought things for my husband which are much needed clothes but gonna wait until Christmas to gift them.
I’m continuing to prep a little here and there mostly food but saving our money to purchase a home that will allow us to have the safety and sustainability that we need for gardening,wood heat and more.
Trying to rotate through the pantry but also being frugal on the diet.
Investing in natural home resources like making vinegar,vanilla,elderberry syrup and my own biscuits,noodles and bread.
Better to know how to do it when things are “stable”. God bless❤