Is Your Homestead ready for No Electricity!
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Lori Brown
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I worked 32 years in the school system and we had a morning where the electric was out and all the kids were coming in late. I had the same situation at my house but got dressed by candle light and stuck my toothbrush in the rain to wash it off and away I went. Not 1 minute late. People also lack common sense and that you can't buy.
Yes, but your electricity was back on later. I agree that common sense isn’t very common anymore…but people I know are being warned by their elec companies of impending blackouts. I love Miss Lori for helping us get prepared!!!! God bless, y’all!
The longest I have ever been without electricity is two weeks but never missed any work. Cooked on a camping stove the whole time and got water out of the stream. It can be done with God's help 🙏
@@justmepraying did you filter your water if so howe....thank you
So good to see you and very glad you're feeling better. Good info here
When my ex husband and I moved to rural Maricopa, we were on 3 1/3 acres with water only. We had to put in our electric pole for the power company to hook us up. And we had to call the gas company and have the house converted to propane with a 100 gallon tank installed 100 yards from the house. We started with propane first since the ex made a homemade BBQ outside and we could cook and heat with propane on the inside. So it was a few months before we got our electricity hooked up. In the meantime, we bought a windup alarm clock that ran off batteries and that thing kept us on time for work for almost 3 months. When there was a storm and the electricity went out, we would sit in our outdoor chairs in the cool night and look at the stars. We never lost our patience when the electricity was out. It only lasted a couple hours each time. Most of us can go without electricity if we have to.
I love how you show respect to your husband and when he has something you let him say it. Very nice
I like how she calls him "mister"😁
Don't forget to tell him the magic words: "Thank you!" 🥰
They don’t try to talk over each other….respect 😊
My husband and I lived 4 years completely off grid on a mountain. I did not work outside the home during that time, but my husband did. It was quite an adjustment, but very rewarding. We learned a whole lot about everything, but especially really appreciating the difference between necessity and convenience/luxury. We heated our little cabin with a wood stove also used for some cooking. Cooked a lot outside over an open fire. About 2 years into our adventure, we did buy a propane cook stove, refrigerator, and a small wall heater to help supplement the wood stove. One thing I found particularly helpful was to remember “the power of 3”. Three working sources of heat/energy, 3 sources for water, and 3 sources for food preservation and cooking. The main reason is to be prepared if one source should become unavailable or breaks down, etc. then you always have backup.
You are so right!
I love that idea, the 3 sources for everything.
How do u keep snakes( cooperheads) out of woodpile?
Yes, always have a backup for your backup.
@@bitenenowI use a wood stove for heat. I keep my wood off the ground in the metal cages from those 275 gallon totes. Been using wood heat for about 5-6 yrs now and no snakes in the woodpile YET. Now I do have them in the yard.
Brings back so many happy memories! My grandmother took care of me while my mother worked back in the 50’s. She had a big wood cook stove in the kitchen and a little pot bellied stove in the living room. She had a wringer washing machine on the back porch. She had a garden in the summer and blackberries. I used to help her string beans after we picked them. She cooked green beans with potatoes on her stove. When she wasn’t looking, I would sneak the potatoes out of the pot! Delicious! Thanks for helping me remember some sweet times with my granny!
Sisters from another era. My earliest memories are of my Nanny doing the same things with her.
My Great Grannymaw did the exact same things!!! But she had the wringer type washing machine in the little side room where she took her bath in the wash tub!! Wood stove to cook on and the pot bellied stove in the living/bedroom area!! She took care of me for my Mama to work and gr. Grannymaw ironed our clothes !!! She and my mom could iron the best of anyone !!
Oh yes, there was only a cold water faucet and a slop jar or we called it the pee pot !! Outside a ways was the out house ! It had two places to use!! Kept the girls together !!
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My family also 😊😊😊
In 2019 I moved from Colorado TO California to be near my kids, for some unexplainable reason I went on an heirloom seed-buying binge my kids questioned my sanity, I am sure Baker Creek appreciated my many orders. While in Calif I was constantly on the search for a state to move to, I ended up purchasing a property on the surface of the sun in Arizona I always said God knows my need and he will choose the State I need to move to I cashed out 2 acres ordered a 12x40 weather king cabin made by the Mennonites and will be 100% off-grid again my kid's question my sanity the younger generations have no vision, I keep hearing mom you're too old to live off-grid and homestead I would ask them how did the pioneers survive? my family came from Germany and Russia they had a homestead my Grandmother retired at 105. Since I was 8 years old, I have craved a homestead and now I have one I am sure my kids will move in on me when stuff hits the fan.+
Sounds like you have a great location, and a great plan! Not sure how "old" you are, but I'm 62, and by myself, just getting the ball rolling to do the same thing. Just found the land in southern Missouri, and hope to get there, to live, by end of the year, but things the way they are, that may not even be soon enough! I will probably end up with some similar shed to cabin conversion, just to save money for the well, and a small amount of solar power. Blessings!
Just went to look up those WeatherKing buildings, and it seems they are in Florida. How did you get that delivered to Arizona?? LOL😄
I knew a gentleman who at 84 moved off grid and built a small stone cabin. Some years before had previously been wood cutting with my husband and a 3rd person had a truck with a battery that always went bad. So the jumper cables were hooked up from our truck to his and was running building up a charge and they were taking a break before time to head home. Walter was still afield when he saw our truck had come loose from the wheel blocking and was starting to roll down the hillside toward a 6ft. drop-off. That elderly gentleman ran across the clearing and opened the passenger door and managed to hit the brakes before it would have gone over the rocky drop. When he moved out to that property off grid we went to visit him. As we were leaving I told my husband " So Walter isn't only not afraid to die, he's also not afraid to live."
Smart move! God bless
We're off grid too have been for almost 18 years, love it!! 10km from town, in countryside, house runs like it's on the national grid! Wifi microwave fridge freezer etc runs just great, have two lithium batteries and 8 solar panels, absolutely brilliant, have garden and fruit orchard. Love it here. Hope it works out for you and you're just as happy as we are 😘😘 chez in Lliria Valencia Spain 😘😘
We've lived 8 years without being tied to the power grid on our remote Alaskan homestead. I'm with you, there is so much joy in growing your own food. I cook on a wood stove and that's what we heat with too. I've gone a year at a time not going to town and I don't miss it a bit. God Bless you and keep the videos coming.
Great page to listen to been prepping going on 30 years in Alaska also I'd love to have that Amish kitchen queen cook stove but where on the kenai you going to find one Thank you for your kindness. T
@@AnthonyJohnson-qp1oj I'm on the kp too. I am replacing my 100 plus yr old wood cookstove with one I bought online out of ohio
Off grid Alaska I wanted to write to you ,I checked the price of a kitchen queen out of Ohio there Amish made and of excellent quality they will burn beach coal as wood but the cost and the wait time was ok but the price is out of my budget at this time but we will see in the future thank you for your kindness. T
Me niether. I used to go just twice a year til we started prepping.
@@AnthonyJohnson-qp1oj How about yard sales? Or any online sales as marketplace? Put an add and ask if somebody has for sale any kind of, just to keep You warm & be able to cook.. Blessings 🙏🌟🕊️
I wanted to share something with you two. It is Oct 6,2022 at 10am and I came across you showing how to make wash soap and Olivia Waltons old fashion cake and more. I sit here because I feel so down and alot on my plate. One my Daddy who is sick with cancer and mama sick to and just watching you two reminds me of them so much just good country people, hunting, fishing, baking and so much more. I put your recipe for wash soap down and going to try it. Anyway I just felt like you two are such a blessing to me today and always, it's nice to hear that talking sound of pure country and seeing Mr. Ralph getting in the video. I dont know what I'm going to do without them as tears run down my face but you are so beautiful and down to earth, kind and loving I just had to tell you that. I thank you for being here. Much love and prayers from Fayetteville NC. ❤️🙏🏻
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Dewormers for cancer. Check it out. For gigs, horses, !! Ivermectin...fenbendazole..artemisinin.. Joe tippens ❤️
I love how boldy say, we love the Lord, we love our family...etc etc.
There are so much fear to recognize the love to our Lord. Many blessings to your family, although you are already blessed.
May the Lord reward your boldness as He promised.
Thanks
Thank you
@@WhippoorwillHoller Your keepsake newly engaged portrait and anticipation of maybe will see how they've aged like fine wine and a good well-folded cheddar... well, God gave me more than I knew to hope for, amen.
New sub from Canada sending my American brethren families and black sheep singles peace and strength in troubled times; peace ✨
I get why when I am weak then I am strong meaning now... thank you.
Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Mrs Lori I come here for peace, it’s my escape from fear. I’m so afraid of life right now. My hubby is very ill. I’m not sure how to push forward sometimes, you always seem to have the right message for me. I just want to say thank you for always being here. Sometimes it’s a video from years ago, but it’s always my comfort place.
@R A thank you so much. I’m alone in this battle, no family to support me. So I seek comfort in some strange places. I love Miss Lori and find her followers to be calming and comforting. Thanks for the encouragement and the prayers. We are both strong believer and know God is the path
Bless you both. My prayers are with you
Bless you Rose and prayers up right now for ur husband. 🙏
You are so right her channel is peaceful and her followers as well.
God bless you and your husband. The Lord will always give you what you need to get through. Please don’t concern yourself with the “fear mongering” going on in the world right now. The air outside is fresh and clear - no masks needed. Pray for discernment. I learned, beyond a doubt, that the news is all owned by the same people, so you cannot trust it. They say what they are paid to say and cannot say otherwise. Of course, those still doing it are part of this lie. The good people long ago have ”left the building.” Turn off the news and look away. They have turned truth (misinformation) into a lie, and a lie (safe and effective) into truth. But it’s not truth. It’s still a lie and cannot be hidden. Truth always prevails. Take good care. Amen.
@@countycalling I agree! This channel brings me such peace especially with how crazy the world has become. I pray your husband recovers and you can find the support you need in this wonderful community. God bless you sister in Christ ❤️🙏
These are some of the things that should be taught in school...country living...I enjoy your shows.
I live off grid in Alaska. These are great tips that us off-grid’ers already use in our daily lives. My tip to anyone preparing for emergencies is to know how your supplies work BEFORE you need to use them. Those oil lamps are a great resource until it’s pitch black out and you have no idea how to light them!! As always, I really enjoy your videos Miss Lori (and Mr. Brown)!!
My mother’s parents lived off the grid like you they had a wood 🪵 stove a well with a bucket 🪣 an outhouse toilet 🚽. My brothers 👦🏽👦🏽 and sister 👧🏽 and me 👧🏽 we❤loved going to visit our grandparents 👵🏼👨🏼🦳they had pigs 🐖 & chickens 🐓 we liked feeding and watching them they had a garden 🪴 too. I remember the galvanized tubs 🛁 to bath in and the old ringer washing machines also the old rub boards to wash clothes and the clothes line to hang out the wash. Country
life is the best wholesome healthy natural way to live like our ancestors. ❤ I miss that childhood time ❤ I am working on living off the grid…God bless us all 🙏
So glad your feeling better, I have tried to prepare the best I can . My husband has a lvad which is basically a heart pump he has lived with this for 11 years by the grace of God . He has to have electricity to live so we have a solar generator and a generator . I also have a wood furnace and a gas fireplace . We have 3 acres in the country. Im 71 so do all of it by myself . Jesus helps me everyday.Im so thankful!
May God continue to bless you with good health and peace, and bless you with many more years with your husband. 🙏
thank you!
Prayers for you and your husband.
I have never been one to watch TH-cam. My husband was looking at TH-cam one evening, and came across your channel. I LOVE it! You and Mr. Brown are amazing ... and I am hooked. I am 69 years young and learning about gardening, canning, and being sustainable. Thank you for being out here for us! I have been told one is never too old to learn .... and I'm a learning! God Bless you both!
Wow, thank you!
We live in Texas and preserved the 2021 ice storm. These hand warmers that my husband had bought saved the day. The electricity would be off for hours and then come on an hour. We were always out of water because the pipes busted in the kitchen. This went on for a week. We had neighbors that would bring us jugs of water. We filled the bathtub with snow to flush the toilet. We've learned a lot since then. Praise the Lord for helping us and neighbors that helped us.
I'm enjoying listening to y'all's program today. Glad you are feeling better. God bless you both ☝️🙏😊
I have two solar ovens. They work great. As long as you can see shadows, even on a partly sunny day, it will get hot enough to cook. Food cooks starting at 180 degrees.
Is there one that you recommend? TIA.
Yes when you speak of such leave a comment of what model to be helpful
All American Sun Oven is very good. Solavore, the company I bought my other one from many years ago, went out of business.
In my years of canning and preserving, there are always those jars that have a cravk or chip. They are no longer appropriate for canning, but I keep things like matches, bandages, coffee filters, milk filters, spices, even seed storage.
How are you doing today?
Here in Ireland we call your"drive about" , an "aimless wander" !!! My husband and I love to do this on a Sunday afternoon , we never know where we'll end up 😁
Here we say Sunday drivers! 😆 like your expression better!
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@@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098 thank you 😊 🙏
I call it an "adventure" because we never know where we'll end up. 😁
Those nice Sunday drives will end if the government has their way. They want to be able to force us to drive electric cars and if that can’t happen they want to taxis per every mile we drive. It’s disgusting what corrupt governments are trying to do.
@@TamiFowler1 my car is electric!!! It's absolutely fantastic and I love it so much ❤ it has saved me a small fortune on fuel...even with the huge increases! Honestly, I wouldn't go back to petrol/diesel. Electric cars are becoming soooo popular here in Ireland
I came across this video & it caught my attention IMMEDIATELY & I just sat here smiling the entire time so I just subscribed and am excited to watch many more. My comments are endless cuz I could relate to nearly everything I saw in the video. My grandparents raised 9 children in a little old farm house using a wood cook stove for heat, making hot water & all the cooking. My mother was their first born in October 1936 so she's about to be 86 yrs old...and I absolutely love asking her questions about living at the farm. She has told me that they used the outhouse, no indoor plumbing, no electricity , no central heat or AC up until she was 18. She married at 19 & THEN my grandparents installed a kitchen sink, 1 indoor toilet that I clearly remember it being in what I would call a closet...which was located in the kitchen...I remember that it was so weird to use when we visited; but, it was definitely better than going to the outhouse containing spiders & smell in there LOL and if u had to go after dark I remember being scared to death the boogie monster would jump out from the dark & get me.
My 2nd takeaway was ur coffee grinder. My grandfather was a collector of grinders & when he past away & all my aunts & uncles were going thru the house, barn and 2 detached frame structures....guess houw many grinders he had there??...From the smallest 5" tall to around 4 or 5 FEET tall.....hundreds of them perfectly on display upon shelves from wall to wall and floor to ceiling, ALL pristine & u definitely could see his passion for coffee grinders.
Well, I'll shut up now. Too much typing & screen time; but, I just had to stop in to say "Hi" & complement ur vidwo & thank u for a trip down memory lane.
When u said u were "fixin to" ....LOVED IT cuz I dated a young man from Louisiana & a true southern gentleman who often said those word ....too cute
God bless you ❤ thanks for sharing this
Yes, thank you for sharing your memories......
Miss Lori , I'm a nurse so I know what exactly what you're talking about. I'm happy that you're getting better. I wanted to say "THANK YOU " to You & Mr. Brown for allowing us into your home . I get so tired of all the bad news in the world & feel so much better after spending time with you.
I’m a former city girl who wanted to move to the forest. 4 months ago I did just that with my mom of 83 and two special needs children. Due to fires we lost power and although I had some things ready it really showed me I still have a lot to get ready for and winter is coming. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Hugs💕✨
Take care
Angel, we also learned so much going through the fires here in New Mexico. I hope and pray we are as ready as we think we are. Blessings
I live in a forest in Oregon and we have a house generator. Most everyone around us have generator of some sort. As long as I have generator I can cook anything in an electric skillet. Our power goes out often. Mt Hood.
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What do you use to fuel your generator?
Or is it solar?
I've been told that a gasoline or diesel generator won't do much good if you can't get fuel.
@@gloriagladden3797 , we use gas and you are correct it is useless without gas. It's the best option we have since I live in a temperate rainforest. Don't think solar would do well here.
"It's not hard to live without electricity, it's just inconvenient." Love that line!
I'm so glad you're feeling better and glad it wasn't COVID! Don't overdo!
Great information and appreciate the sharing for people that just don't know 👍
Blessings 🥰
Seems that the refrigerators and freezers would dispute that it's not hard to live without electricity.
Just found your page... I just want out electricity for five days. Candles and oil lamps for night to see and cooked on wood. Thank goodness I did my research for the last three years now on off grid living. Let's say my family and I did great and now looking forward to off grid living on 10 areas very soon here 😀
The old ways are the best ways!!! Blessed be with a full heart ❤
I have a 5 gallon bucket that’s never been used with anything but water and soap and I drilled a hole in the top to it that I put a brand new toilet plunger handle through, and I plunge the clothes as though it’s an agitator with soap in it, and then do the same thing for the rinsing cycle. It works great.
I have one of those NEW yellow commercial mop bucket to squeeze out the clothes.
I also recommend everyone get a Berkey water filter. They can actually filter your pond water. I use mine in the city, given water quality leaves much to be desired. I LOVE it!
@RoadTripLover Just curious did you also get the Floride filter's? Regular Berkey filters don't filter Floride.
@@sandi2005 I did. Ive traveled all over the eastern seaboard with my travel berkey, and also use it at home. I could not be more pleased.
@@roadtriplover. That's awesome I have tavel Berkey too....usd it for a long time, I had to buy a bigger one. I love Berkey.
If u can’t afford Berkey , Saychelle is a good option. The RAD filter is awesome
Does the Berkey filter pool water?
Ms. Lori, call me crazy, but when Katrina came and we went weeks without power and no phones, I loved the family time, and the neighbors came together and visit. I remember the way my grandparents did things. We are so spoiled we need to come down from that horse. Our kids will be the ones to suffer the most because they don't have a clue. Will I miss a lot of conveniences, yes! but will be together with family and God. So glad you're doing better.
I bought those matches for the guys in my family for Christmas. They loved them.
My top tip is to keep a list of all your supplies,and where they are kept. If you dont have to dig into emergency supplies for months its easy to forget where everything is when you need it. I have a notebook labeled STORES where everything is listed. If I use something I cross it off the list. Also handy if you are away and someone else is in your house,they can simply consult the book if theres a situation going on.
GREAT TIP
I am so greatful to have found y'all!!! My husband's in the army right now we're stationed in Louisiana. We just bought 3 acres and are trying to do a mini homestead God willing anyways
Happy Homesteading!
Mrs. Lori, I pray you and Mr. Brown are safe and protected as you go about your work and as you enjoy your peaceful life in your beautiful home. Sometimes I wish I could just sit and talk with you across the kitchen table or as you bake something delicious. Blessings on you and your whole family from Ft. Worth, Texas.
Washboard and a bar of the old sunlight soap cleans clothes better than 2 runs in an automatic washer 👍. I live as rustic as can be. After a house fire- I bought just a small camper to come with my dog when she hit heet coz my sons dogs got very vocal and having a landlord for the first time I wasn’t wanting a noise complaint. house fire was March 2022, grabbed the first place that allowed dogs so they’d let my son out of the hospital,, ( he’s a breeder and has 3 huskys- I have one ) Bought the camper May 2022 and 😇 STILL here. Just so nice being home I can’t leave. I prayed many times for guidance and strength and I LOVE the full time rustic ways. Lived here 40 years,, set back in the woods, trout in the Brook 🥰 and all the space my Sorcha needs to run and play. LOVE your channel. I had an old grinder that attached to my table, it survived the fire though black and the smooth wood on the handle burned off 😢 but working on restoring it.
I am so happy to have found you and your channel. You're just wonderful, so down to earth. ❤
When I was young, with my first child and husband and in college, we were poor. I bought a new toilet plunger and I washed me cloths in my bathtub. Back then I could wring out my cloths with my hands. I am now in my 60's with my husband. I would again wash and rinse my cloths in the tub and buy a wringer from Lehman's and hang the cloths to dry in my wood room or laundry room, which are attached to our old house. Our winters are very wet in Western Oregon so an outside cloths line does not work for us. Where there is a will, there is a way.
I’ve been practicing for an outage: stocking my pantry, doing laundry by hand, not running the a/c, water heater, lights, (I have kept the fridge/freezer on electricity.) I have non-electric backups for cooking, am saving rainwater, sticks and twigs, seeds, and I’ve enlarged my garden. So good to get some tips! 💗
Your ready sister!
Amazing idea xx
A New Season My ony question is why would you want to live without electricity?
Pine cones also great for starting fires
@@teenherofilms black outs already happening California and other places....and prophets ( everything prophet K8m Clement prophecied ( blackouts just on) r happening NOW) He prophecied these events years ago and they r all coming to fruition...but we know God wins but God also says to use wisdom...love 2 all
You can cut a hole in a lid that fits a five gallon bucket. Make it only big enough the insert a toilet plunger handle. Fill the bucket with water and clothes and plunge away!!!
On laundry : DETERGENT ! not soap like you can make at home. Detergent stays in water better where soap gets "stuck" in the fabrics hence the need for scrubbing and bashing pre washingmachines. Detergent works in cooler water that is just agitated (shaking/stirring) every so often. Plunger with some holes in it works. Plastic barrel you can close waterproof works (rol it back and forth a few times every 15-30 minutes). Time and soaking does most of the work. It also keeps your clothing from wearing so fast, modern fabrics are not made for the "abuse" that is old fashioned scrubbing on a washboard. Wringer though is gold when you need to handwash. Smooth post in the ground kan help you wring large pieces of fabric, but otherwise wringer is way easier than twisting it by hand.
First time viewer - wonderful video. Praying for your health & strength. I'm in rural California and have dealt with the winter outages for decades - now we're learning to deal with the "shortages" in summer the last few years. I got me a tiny cabin, tiny woodstove for warmth, propane stove/oven for cooking, hand-pump for the well, and plenty of lamps/candles. I did get a generator a few years back for the fridge or AC during extended outages. The keys are preparedness, training, common-sense, and a sense of humor/humility.
Thank you
My mom used to have my Dad take the ringer washer outside when she was canning or freezing carrots. She cut off the stems and roots and washed the carrots in it for a long time. They rubbed together and peeled themselves. She then ran them through a rinse after draining the water. She did huge batches of carrots this way.
Lol! I can just picture that! 😅
Funny, just discovered rubbing two carrots together cleans them
Never would have thought of that ... Thanks!!
Love this idea and I have another batch of carrots to.harvest so may have to try it. I hate wasting by peeling so have been washing each with a brush and that's a lot of work when your doing 25-50 lbs of carrots at a time!
That is amazing......
I'm staying at my grandmothers house which my sister and I inherited. I wasn't prepared, but omg she was. She kept everything. Everything. I feel somewhat confident.
I really want to come over and help pull weeds in your garden, and then have coffee and cake in your kitchen. I could jaw with you all evening long! My great grandmother was from Arkansas, and she lived with us when I was growing up. She taught me so much about cooking and self sufficiency, even though we lived in a modern home in the city. We'd pick blackberries together and make cobblers, and so much more. She's long gone now, but your accent brings her right back home to my living room. I think I need to go make cornbread right now!
My Mom, Shelby is 84 and watched this video with me this evening. She remembers well the inconveniences of living without electricity! lol We both enjoyed all you shared and so glad you are feeling on the mend. Blessing on you both!
Please tell Your mom I said hello,
we have been buying camp stoves and stuff for emergencies, stock up on stuff for your grill a few years back dead of winter so cold here in Michigan were without electricity for 6 days I bought some clay pots and candles and made a make shift heater our cat loved it we could keep the living room at about 60 so not frozen. Michigan can get so cold in the winter people need to be prepared
Currently 35+ hours without power after our first big snow storm of the season! We are currently living in a camper while we build our new homestead! Thankful we were prepared and haven’t skipped a beat! Will be moving in next week!
All of the talk on so many channels about survival, bug out bags, collapse of banks, no electricity, the tribulation, etc, makes me ready for heaven now! I’m paralyzed without family or a spouse. I’m trusting God to take me because I can barely stand the suffering with electricity working!
Keep trusting God. He will help you through.
So sorry! God Bless you.
Sharing a couple of projects I've done. Get some "light anywhere matches", wrap them in cotton balls (or those square cotton makeup remover pads), coat them with melted wax and you'll be sure to have dry matches. I used muffin tins with liners and filled them with wood chips. Then, I poured melted wax over them. I stored all these in bottles. Three years later they are still in perfect condition for when I need to use them. Hope this is helpful. *I ran across these ideas on survival videos!*
I use dryer lint and old egg cartons that aren't good enough to be reused .. then pour old candle wax in them .. for fire starters .. and always have more blankets than you think you need .. and boots, I even pick up newer looking boots at garage sales, there's always someone around with wet or cold feet .. lol
Toilet paper rolls with dryer lint
Wood chips and even dryer lint are good choices. Shredded paper doesn't work as well. I buy candles at Thrift stores, and even at Dollar Tree to use for this.
If you go to your local pharmacy, sometimes you can get them to give you a few large medicine bottles with caps for free (just depends on the pharmacy). If so, you can get 10 to 12 tea lights in one, depending on the thickness. This is a good way to store them, and to keep them in an emergency kit without them melting all over everything. 😊
Wow thanks for the great tip❤
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So glad you're doing better. I'm there with you sister. still coughing after 5 weeks. I have never tested positive but had covid 3 times. We don't have to test positive to have it. Now onto something positive. Love your videos
Yes, seems the cough just doesn't want to let go with this stuff. Hope you continue to feel better.
I got covid around July 11th and my cough is pretty much over. So that would be about 7 weeks. I took severe Nyquil to keep the cough suppressed and Ricola cough drops and keeping the cough as quiet as I could seemed to help me. Also I just went out in the garden and worked, that took my mind off of the cough.
same here, tested with same s/s as hubby and all three times I tested neg. my Dr says it's due to my body not shedding the vir-us. however, a pcr test would test pos. just fyi.
And you can also get false positives. Those tests are not accurate. Kerry Mullis the inventor of the PCR process, who conveniently did in august of 2019, said they are not meant for diagnostic purposes.
I just came across this video today. I've never seen your content before and I love it so much!!!! 🥰 I wish we were neighbors. Would be so nice to have a canning buddy and my husband would love hanging out working with your husband! We are 38 & 40 years old and don't really "fit" into our own generation too well. Although that can be quite the blessing sometimes 😉😂 You wouldn't believe the amount of jeering we get doing gardening , canning, home cooking (we rarely eat out or do fast food), hunting, foraging, preserving, etc. just general things that used to be of the norm all because society has moved on without those skills. I wish they would come back as a norm but I think it would take a catastrophe to see people get back to it and even then they would only do it out of necessity and not out of choice. I don't see how people don't find it so rewarding to provide for your family...🤷♀️ The Lord blesses this world with so much and so many take it for granted and don't even value it and it just breaks my heart. Anyhow, just wanted to say I'm glad I found your channel and keep making all your lovely content. I love the dynamic between you two!🥰 If you don't mind me asking (and perhaps this answer is in another video?) but how long have you two been together? My husband and I have been together 21 years and married 18 so far. Wishing y'all many more years together 🥰
I am a new subscriber, and I have been so touched by your heartfelt faith, kindness, and wisdom. Your shining example is a ray of sunshine in our world today. Thank you for opening your home and sharing so much of your testimony and knowledge for the benefit of others. You are appreciated, and I look forward to each video. Stay well, and blessings to you.
Thanks for subbing!
I would love to see a laundry video. Thank you for being so informative in a way that doesn't cause anxiety like alot of other channels do. You two definitely have it all together.
I'm so glad you're feeling better! We've been through ice storms, blizzards, hurricanes, etc. over the years and power outages have consistently taught me new things each time. We have a generator and some fuel ~ not enough to run it constantly, but to keep the freezer at temp for several weeks. For lighting we have candles, oil lamps, solar camping lanterns, plus flashlights and headlamps. For heating we have a wood burning stove (not nearly as nice as yours, but we can cook and bake with it, and it has a water tank to keep water heated), as well as a spare kerosene heater. In addition to the wood stove we also have an outdoor brick grill that we built, a small rocket stove, and a solar oven. I have far more non-electric kitchen gadgets than electric ones, including all sorts of peelers, strainers, presses, etc. for canning, dehydrating, making cider, meat grinders, etc. Except for days when my RA is acting up, I prefer them over the electric. We have even more non-electric tools in the shop. I have a tub that is similar to yours for laundry as well as a small hand spinner version and probably enough soap/borax/washing soda to leave some to my children. I've also re-stocked our board games that we had gotten rid of once the children were grown, added some new ones, and have plenty of raw materials for hobbies and crafting on hand. We finally installed a hand pump on our well, and all of us are comfortable using a composting toilet to cut back on the amount of water needed for flushing.
The best thing to do is take note of things your family does every day that require electricity and then look for alternatives that don't require it. If you have children, especially if they are used to having electronics available all day, you will have to get pretty creative at finding substitutes that will keep them content. My husband and I are both gamers, so some of the newer games I bought are RPG type games since that is what we both like. We have a larger library that we've collected over the years filled with how to, novels, history, and reference materials. We keep simple foods on hand that can be simmered on that wood stove ~ or outside on the grill if it is summer. What we have is tailored to our lifestyle, and what you put together should reflect your own individual likes and needs.
One thing I do recommend is that everyone should buy a tent that is large enough for their family. If the power goes out in the winter, set up that tent in a large room of your home. It will keep body heat in and keep both children and elderly family warmer than just bundling up if you have no other heat source you can use.
Spot on plan and advice.
Love this. Thanks!
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Thank you for sharing,Great information.
Great advice and info! Hmmm tent is on the list. Hadn't thought of that one!
Thank you for encouragement in teaching the old ways. All my grandparents have gone home to the lord and so I love to tune into channels of those who have lived harder times and pouring out their wisdom. Bless you both.
You said it best.....you never know what tomorrow will bring, so it is best to be prepared.
Hi Ms. Lori, I've so missed you! I'm glad you're feeling better & glad to have you back for all your knowledge.
I am so glad you are feeling better. I had to laugh at your title! My "Homestead" consists of a small 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor of a building. Unfortunately it is all electric and I can't afford something like a Mr Buddy indoor heater plus propane is illegal to use in my apartment. I have done a lot of research on heating in the winter season and do have a small tent and a sleeping bag. If the power goes out and stays out I can pitch a tent in my living room which is WAY easier to heat up than the room would be. I could survive but whether I would be comfortable is another matter; lol. Thankfully East Tenn doesn't get the bad winters. I have many of the kitchen items you showed and I would add an old fashioned egg beater to that list! Wish I still had my grandmothers!!! Wonderful information!!
Stock up on hand or foot warmers. Activate several and toss in the sleeping bag. They will keep you warm for hours. We used to use them for campouts years ago when my son was in Scouts.
If things would hit the fan would it matter if it was illegal? I would buy one and have it on hand at least. I found mine at a garge sale and it was a lot cheaper.
@@Gigi-ty2jy I actually have those too and got hot water bottles that will do the same. Great idea!
@@gowest5145 I do have butane cannisters available for cooking; i know - similar but technically not illegal for me!
I really needed to have calm tonight. Your video brought me calm and peace tonight. Thank you.
I bought OXO Good Grips when I was young and I'm thankful I always had a great jar and can opener for now. They last and they work. I was told at a pretty young age to plan as though you might one day be handicapped or old. So, I built the houses with double doors and extra wide doorways and everything else. I promise, time will prove that to be worth the investment. Thank you for a great show!
Smart, and you listened to wise advice. So many would not.......
Husband was just admitted to ICU. Covid and pneumonia
Praying for your husband and you too. My husband had both last November & was in ICU as well. It was a scary time. He made it thru with lots of prayer. Remember, God is good.💗🙏
Get well and strong once more! Long covid seems to be sapping the strength of us older population. It is four months for me, I still stop and rest to catch my breath. It seems to have aged me about 5 years. I am nearly 70, but still canning, drying, and hanging clothes out on an old line. I have an old wash tub, for chickens, or hog boiling or clothes. I have even cleaned it with lime to sterilize, then used it to can with!
My mom and grandma dug a pit, lined it with large rocks from the creek, and topped it with a grate. They built a fire, used two galvanized tubs, one for hot water wash, one for hot rinse and then another tub for cold rinse , then they were hung on the line. The pit was also good for canning outside without heating up the house.😮
Thanks for sharing!
You definitely want to be careful when using rocks from constantly wet areas- rivers, creeks, even a dry creekbed can be dangerous. Water gets into the rocks, and when you heat the rocks, the water expands and the rocks can shatter into shrapnel. Might as well be a grenade.
@@tatterfox we never had any problems.
"Keepers of the old ways and accept some of the new" I like that, praise the Lord.
I've accumulated several different modes of cooking with Butane, propane, wood, charcoal briquettes AND a big Ole Fire-pit. Oh, and a solar oven. This should cover things for awhile. . . I hope. The tough part is refrigeration for the fridge and the freezer in the garage. (??) Solar is kinda pricey.
I, too, have many ways to cook, and heat, but what worries me is heating in frigid Wisconsin winters, as you _should_ _not_ run propane or kerosene heaters while sleeping or not at home. My pipes, water heater, well equipment would freeze with 8+ heat-less hours. Not sure what to do.
@@hazel555 - We have 2 propane fed, Gas fireplace inserts. One on each floor. They have fans and thermostats, but even without the fan, they give out ambient heat.
@@hazel555 - Kerosene heaters can be used indoors.
@@hazel555 could you wrap your water pipes with insulation? We've had good luck doing that, but then we are in NC.
@@hazel555 I'm in Michigan and we have the same problem. Made my husband buy a gas generator but if gas is not available....
So nice to see hubby wifey teams. You’re both calming and I like tuning into your channel. Thank you
I love that stove behind you. Its absolutely beautiful.
I'm watching a year later and loving it, thank you.
In Louisiana we have power outages during hurricane season and typically it’s the heat that is an issue during power outage. Also one thing many people might now know or consider.. power outage means credit cards are worthless if you need to go to a store for supplies. Keeping cash is a great tip! Also many people think they can charge their phones in their car.. in Louisiana after a hurricane hits getting gas is a major ordeal.. you can spend hours in lines and many times the gas stations run out of gas. The Solar phone chargers or a necessity if you want to have your phone working. Sometimes we lose cellular service after hurricane for weeks too so they want to scout out where a payphone might be or if you know someone with a landline maybe that could be used. After Katrina family members were separated and had no way of getting in touch with each other and it was very stressful
I live near lake charles and my kids and I helped at the coliseum handing out clothes or whatever we could do to help out. I stayed during Rita. It was so miserable.
You might want to get some long distance walkie talkies or a cb radio for communication during storm power outages
Not all colds or flus are covid. God bless you!
After hurricane Katrina we were without power for 10 weeks. Everything in our home was run off electric. You learn to survive and adapt.
I'm so sorry yall had to go through it,
Hope your doing better
Yes... We have a generic. Best investment ever.
This is a important video Lori, after Katrina we were out of lights 28 days. We are old school and was prepared the best we could.
Now the ground has been so saturated with rain for months. If a hurricane comes the trees would fall so bad. Thank God right now they are turning back out the opposite direction. We are still a blessed people. Thank you for sharing this, we just never know when the lights will go out. Blessings to you both !!! ✝️💟
Hello Ms Lori-the weeks after school starts, the viruses get going for sure. Thank God you are coming a long. Blessings from Fort Worth, TEXAS. After the Blackout here in 2021, it put me into overdrive on what I would need if this were to happen again and bought a lot of things to make the experience less awful. I bought a portable indoor safe propane too heater-Mr Buddy. I have natural gas stove and fireplace, yet I still bought a small butane gas burner to cook as a back up. This was a very informative video.
We were without power for 4 days during the freeze so we used our barbecue pit. It’s wasn’t as bad as 8 days without power during hurricane Harvey. Planning ahead with canned food and bathtubs full of water made a difference. We keep a battery operated lantern, flashlight, candles and an old style phone in a cabinet for easy access.
The wall kind help keep out the cold and heat, you can lay them on the floor to help keep pets and your feet warm, and they have sm ones you could cover your windows with, and the ‘throw’ kind to keep knees and ankles warm. They have a little weight to them as well, cozy. Just a thought. God bless each of you.
Thank you Miss Lori and Mr. Brown. 🙂
We used to camp a lot so being without electricity isn't unfamiliar. That's when I learned that when the coffee sinks to the bottom of the pot, it's ready. We used to tease my neice about plugging her blow dryer into a currant bush!😄
Gosh! maybe 50 years ago, my washer broke and I washed clothes in the bathtub. That was kind of fun until I had to hand wring them out. Odd that I still remember those times fondly.♡
Blessings always!💜
The comment about the current bush made me laugh out loud!
Hello Miss Lori! I always feel better whenever I spend time with you in the kitchen and just chatting. I’m glad you’re feeling better now. We all, me, hubby, all the kids, got that Covid all at once about 3 weeks ago. We are all doing well with. Our little 8 yr old granddaughter was able to finally get back in school and is so happy to get to see her friends every day.
As for doing without electricity, we encounter that after most hurricanes here in south Florida. Done without it for over 3 months after Hurricane Andrew in ‘92. S we have all of the things we need, but recently we went one step further. We are going Solar! So we are excited to have a lower power bill and even have some to sell back to the power company. We will be investing in batteries to store the excess electricity as well.
I have learned that there are several things I need to get by without power. A hand can opener, for sure. Batteries for flashlights. Bleach, water purifying tablets if you have city water, matches, hand sanitizer, toilet paper or rags for that, towels for drying dishes, hands and faces, a squeegee to get water out of your house if you lose your roof (essential!), and everything that you mentioned in your video.
I give thanks every time I think of you. Bless you and Mr Brown. May you stay healthy and safe. Too many of us need your calm ways and your knowledge about the old ways. 💖💖❣️❣️
What great information to share, sorry you had to find out the hard way, but thanks for sharing!
Going solar, how wonderful! A dream of mine. 🤗
I use propane to heat as well as two modified rocket stoves and a couple of large ceramic heaters These are all independent of power. I re use my great water and I store water. My state will probably ban fireplaces and wood stoves unless the are “no pollution”. I can and dehydrate food. I also smoke meat and grow salad fixings under lights indoors. I live in an apartment. A wonder washer works great for our laundry I am a senior citizen
Your stove is a beauty😍.
So glad your feeling better. We've missed you. 🤗🥰
I would love to see a video on outdoor laundry!! Thank you Miss Lori. So glad your feeling better.❤️
Me too! Would you use Zote soap or Felsnap?
Ck out off grid with Doug and Stacy.Theylive off grid.
The AMISH have a plunger and big cast iron pot ....I use a couple 5 or 6 gallon buckets and use white vinegar and baking soda.
@@GrannyGrice I have used both of these, grated, to make homemade laundry detergent. Plus Borax, and washing soda.
@@patriciamiller4412 Lehman's has a laundry plunger. Good to have that plus some buckets or tubs. Don't forget clothesline and pins!😊
I really enjoyed this couple. They are so good on camera. I felt like they were talking right to me.
Me too and I'm in Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺 😀 🙂
I appreciate you guys so very much. You are in my prayers. Love every video you bring to us. And reminds me of my roots.
As a former teacher I know how the little ones pass the germs to us. It’s a miracle that those in schools aren’t sick the whole year.
O but they are as a teacher there is always something going around. Taking vitamins and eating healthy is a good way to build immunity
I taught in little ones in school. Teachers would always get sick on vacations. It was as though God kept us healthy enough to teach the children. When there weren't around we we're on our own.
So glad you are feeling better Mrs Lori.. send g you love and hugs…
I have a suggestion. Purchase some of those little outside solar lights that go around your flower beds or drive way. Charge them during the day and bring them inside at night. You would be surprised how much light they provide.
Love this idea!
I have purchased a lot of them for that reason! I have a couple dozen! I thought it was a great idea too!
Solar anything is absolutely a great way way to go for many items!
Love and appreciate all that you share. It is good to hear that you are on the mend Miss Lori. Brightest Blessings.
I sure appreciate the simple fact that your kindness and heart come through easily and fully in your video. Thank you for being here and sharing with us how to thrive even when the world succeeds in tearing down all the frills that are abused to the point of making so many oblivious to how lazy they have become. I watch you 'cause you remind me of both of my granmas (golden hearts resting in peace now ) and it's so calming. Thank-you so much.
I'm so glad you're better I'm a firm believer in taking echinacea when I'm feeling sick
Yes echinacea tea for me 😊
Also oregano oil!!
Thank you Miss Lori and Mr Brown. I appreciate your time making quality content for your community.
So grateful you are feeling better Miss Lori 💙🙏🏼💙
Sorry to hear about you and Mr. Brown being sick please know you are always in my prayers and thank you for allowing me to be in your home and teaching me a lot more than my late grandmother's
Just found your channel, enjoy it so much and I adore your kitchen!!
Glad you are feeling better Ms Lori. ❤️ Great video! Talking about ice storms takes me back to the 90's when we were without power for 13 days here. We live in middle Tennessee. My kids and I were at home and my husband was working whenever we lost power. He found downed trees on every route as he tried to get home to us, and eventually had to turn around and go to a hotel for the night. We have electric central heat, but thankfully we had kerosene heaters in the basement for times when temps fell below freezing for several days. I knew I couldn't heat the whole house with that little heater so I took blankets and covered all the door ways in our living room and we all slept on couches and in chairs. I ran water for flushing the toilet into the bath tub in case the pipes froze, and filled containers for drinking. I had candles and old lanterns passed on by family for light. The excitement of it all was an experience we'll never forget! We heated beanie weenies and warmed water for instant hot cocoa on the kerosene heater before we snuggled in. It was noon the next day before my husband could get to us. Thankfully we could afford to spend a week of that time in a hotel as we searched for a generator. As you can imagine every one was in search of the same item, and they were sold out for days. Bless you and Mr Brown for urging folks to prepare. Times are changing quickly and I pray for folks decernment. God speed.
So glad ur better. I was raised without electricity cooked on wood stove had oil lamps and had a spring where we got water. Its not real difficult if u know what to do. I live in florida where hurricanes are a way of life and we have to be prepared for the worst. Being prepared is key.
Love y’all and have learned a lot from your wisdom! Thank you so much!
THANKS for helping us all learn things we can always be prepped for, and your laid back, kindness for everyone!! Glad you're feeling better...GOD BLESS 🕊 from So. Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️
Hi Ms Lori, hope you are feeling better and back on your feet again! I just wanted you to know that I am the new canner who just recently received a canner from my daughter. Some time ago I asked you about lids and you suggested Forjars. I ordered them from US (I am in Italy) and I have been canning like crazy since they arrived! Tomatoes, green beans and lemon (after watching your video!), chicken broth , beef broth , turkey broth, turkey vegetable soup, pork chunks and beef chunks. My grandfather had a farm in southern Illinois and my grandmothers on both sides canned a lot, so I guess you could say it's "in my blood"! I still want to do some beans, but will take a break and do some dehydrating. I live out in the country and the nearest supermarket is about 20 miles away, so having some canned food in the pantry is very useful! Thanks for your suggestions and I just love your channel.
I don’t know if your canner is a pressure cooker or not but I do hope that you are going to buy a recipe from a canning book. Because many of the foods that you mentioned can cause poisoning if it’s not processed right. I can for years even meat. You do need a pressure canner for meat. You can order them online. Please be safe when you open out only when the steam is totally gone out of the little pressure hole. Also I always let the pressure canner get cold. Then I would open it. The reason why I’m telling you this was that my cousin got burned severely.
@@lillianelliott1868 Thank you for your concern, Lilian. My canner is a a Presto Pressure canner and I have been following the instructions in the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning (2021 print) as well as the All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving. I've watched a ton of basic tutorials that have been of tremendous help as well.
I’m glad you’re feeling better. You still look pretty tired so take care still and continue to rest up. I had an awful bug this last week I could barely get up and walk around I was so weak and my body ached so bad . I to tested negative for Covid I guess there’s another bug around. Finally today I feel a little better. I just love you two, and love your channel I’ve watched every video and have been watching for about 3 years . You have made me feel better when I’ve been down and I appreciate you for that. Thanks again
Ms Lori I’m so sorry you are sick but so glad you are on the mend.I’ve been watching you and Mr.Brown for a few months. I stumbled across you guys one day scrolling . You continually inspire me in so many ways. Watching you is so uplifting and relaxing for me. My hubby and I are both retired Army medical providers and live on 17 acres in a home we built on top of our barn. We have horses, ponies, chickens,goats etc . Horses are my favorite. We are Hipcamp host ( like Air B and B for camping ) and Sniff Spot for dogs (private dog park by appt). We have figured out that part of being sustainable is letting the farm make money for us without a lot of work on our part. We have found that people that don’t live in the country WANT to come to the country to see the animals and get a little open space and fresh air….and they will pay to do that. Your recent video on growing greens in the winter was inspiring. Our gardening is still in it’s infancy.. I’m a bit more interested in gardening than my hubby, lol. So I just wanted to say thank you for all your wisdom in so many areas of homesteading, cooking, backing, sustainability and just life in general. Silk Purse Farm in Aberdeen North Carolina thanks you !We pray for your health and happiness and I look forward to catching up on all your videos !
Thank you! Xoxoxo
Thankyou for all of your videos and knowledge and all you do for us followers we appreciate you Miss Laurie and Mr. Brown you guys are the best we love you Catherine from Jamestown, New york.
Thanks for suggestions for power outages. We live in very precarious times. It is not if we will lose power but when . Glad you are feeling better Mrs. Lori. Take care.
Thank you both for taking the time to help us get prepared for the unexpected!!
Hello from the Uk 👋🏼 I came here to pick up some tips and I get a bonus of seeing my all-time favourite truck 😍 Keep up the good work 💜
Such viable and helpful information. Thank you for caring about us the way you do - BOTH of you.
My husband works in a big school system here, he hasn't had covid thank the lord 🙏 praying for you. Glad your doing ok. Just love your videos. ❤ God bless you both 🙏