📚 Prepper Library: 'Almost There'
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Welcome to my "Almost There" Prepper Library! 📚
In this video, I’m sharing the books that have shaped my prepping journey so far-some are tried-and-true essentials, while others are new additions that continue to guide me in the ever-evolving world of self-reliance and preparedness.
From essential oils 🌿 to practical survival knowledge 🛠️, these books represent wisdom and resilience 💪.
A big thank you to Susan from @NE_Victoria_Australia , as well as John and Adrienne @HamiltonHomestead for challenging me to share my prepping library! I'd also like to thank Charles from @BushcraftFamily for creating the #MyPreppingLibraryChallenge collaboration and bringing so many channels together.
Join me for a deep dive into my prepper library and find out which books you should consider for your own collection. I hope you enjoy this "Almost There" edition of my prepping library!
🎉 I’m excited to pass the challenge on to four amazing channels. I’d love to see their top picks:
📖 Ryan and Carol from @canadianoffgridlife4107
📖 @WildHare-fb7ry from New Zealand
📖 Jill from @prepperfortheages878
📖 Cindy from @cindysquirrelloffgrid9514
Here’s how it works: Share 3 to 5 books you believe are essential for your prepping library, and explain why each one is useful. Then, challenge 3 to 5 other TH-camrs to join in. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MyPreppingLibraryChallenge so we can all connect and learn from each other!
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are based on my personal experiences and are meant for educational purposes only. This content is not professional advice. Please do your own research and consult an expert as needed.
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Awesome video, Krista. Love your book selections. There are so many things to consider when trying to be self sufficient and seeing each others library is very inspiring. The greatest book of all time, the Holy Bible, definitely is the foundation for living life. Susan and I have made introduction - thank you for facilitating. Well done, my friend. 💞💖💕👩🌾
Thank you Adrienne 🙂So glad that you and Susan have connected and yes, it is the greatest book of all time and #1 in my collection for sure. I've enjoyed seeing everyone's library's. Talk soon my friend ❤
I love my King James Bible. We have numerous translations, but that's my go-to. All my scripture memorization is from the King James.
That's great 🙂 My Aunt was exactly the same with her verses and her KJV. I grew up on that one but I always found it difficult to relate to the whereby and thou art...........I do read it and understand it but it's not my reading preference.
You can't beat having the hard copies. I love visiting the library and reading is one of my favourite hobbies. Such a lovely collection of books. Best wishes, Matt & Bec 😊❤
Thanks Matt & Bec 🙂 I also do a great deal of research online but your right about having a hard copy around. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend 💕
Howdy Ms Krista. Never to many books.❤CC❤
Thanks Guy 🥰So true.
Hello Krista, Love that your sharing this with us. I enjoy seeing your books. thank you for sharing the channels sorry you lost most of your books and yes it is a never ending journey. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
Thank you NonnaGrace 🙂 I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Lost books can be replaced with same or equally helpful ones. I tend to always take a look at the book sections of 2nd hand stores whenever I'm going. Some great treasures can be found 💕
Excellent video! Great to see the challenging growing so rapidly. That wiring book looks a gem! Thanks Krista, take it easy xx love Trace 🥰🙏🏻
Thanks Trace 🙂That book is going to be very helpful indeed 👍
@ it will, I am going to keep an eye out for one. Found some great books yesterday at the second hand store 🙏🏻xx love Trace 🥰
@@WakeUpToYourself-237 That's a great place to check for books Trace. I like to go to the book section anytime I'm at the 2nd hand stores 🥰
What a wonderful collection you have Krista. Residential Wiring actually sounds super interesting. I might have to add that to my 'Wish List'. I need to learn more about essential oils.... Spiral bound books are really handy format to use if you are 'doing and reading' at the same time - I think I might have to add that to my list as well. Thank you so much for taking up The Challenge, and sharing your books! Love Susan XXX
Thank you Susan ♥ Again, my apologies for taking a long time to complete the challenge after you asked me, but I got it done. I will be wiring my tiny house and that book should be very useful. This wiring book is for Canada and our building codes so I think you would need a different one. Can you tell that I love essential oils, lol 😂I do have more books than this what I had to limit myself. Have an awesome weekend. Much love ~ Krista ~
@@AlmostOffGridGrandma That is not a problem at all. We still have lives to lead outside of video creation . I started out with about 20 books!! I had such a problem trying to decide which ones to showcase. I thought 20 might have been a few too many. I will indeed, you to love. Susan xxx
@@NE_Victoria_Australia I hope you connect with Adrienne from Hamilton Homestead. You both would hit it off 🥰
What a great book collection. Have a cozy weekend!
Thanks Jen 😊Have a great weekend.
Great collection 😊
Thank you 🙂
OK home cuppa tea in hand watching
Awesome new video. Just heading home from town. Looking forward to watching catch up with you in a little bit.
Drive safe ♥
I don't know what a prepping library, but loving books, this sounds super interesting to me. That bible 'God Speaks' is beautiful! Didn't even know they made bibles, or any books for that matter, in leather.
Good morning 🙂A prepping library is basically a collection of books that a person could refer to for practical and useful knowledge to survive or thrive in a disaster situation. The "God Speaks" bible is my #1 book and it's been such a blessing in my life. Leather binding is a method that has been used for centuries. Nowadays, it generally means a higher cost to purchase a book if it is leather bound. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful day.
Hi Krista! Great prepper library you have. I could work on mine 😄 one day there might not be Google. Mother Earth News is a fun and informative magazine that I like to read. Has a little bit of everything. You have the most important book of all. I got mine from my grandma, too. I also am so thankful for that. Have a great weekend.
Thank you 😊There's some gaps that I can fill in but it's a start. I like going to the book section at 2nd hand stores whenever I go there. That might be a great option for you to. You'd be surprised at what you can find. Your right though, I do have the most important book of all ♥Have a nice weekend 🙏
Gorgeous outside. Snow!❄️
Thanks Cindy 😊 It may look gorgeous but it sure is cold. It's -22 C or -7.6 F this Saturday morning. Exposed skin can freeze in mere minutes.
I am here watching Krista.😊
Thanks for stopping by Cindy 🙂
Wow a bible from your grandmother how amazing is that❤ I love your book selection I love your second Bible as well great share loved it 🎉🤗
They rank #1 in my life that is for sure. Yes, I love the one from my grandmother and the one from my daughter. "God Speaks", the interactive one is my all time favorite ❤Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend.
@@AlmostOffGridGrandmaThank you Love & Blessings!❤
Happy Sunday Krista! I don’t know how I missed this, but I’m here now watching. Nice collection of books! I love essential oils. Oregano oil is my favorite because it literally healed an infected tooth overnight. Beautiful Bibles. I love the color coding. I need to look for that. 🥰 ❤
Morning Donna 🙂Thanks. Oregano oil has some great benefits including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, that can help infections,, gut health and immunity. It doesn't surprise me that it helped your infected tooth. I love this bible and I'm sure you would as well. Have a great week ❤
Very interesting and I've seen some interesting books wile seeing this collaboration. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a blessed week my friend.
Thank you 🙂My favorites were the last ones. Leave the best till last, lol.
Great books! Love that essential oil desk reference!! 😊❤
Thank you 🙂I have a mini version of the desk reference. They call it a pocket book, lol......You cram that much info into a pocket book and trust me you need a large magnifier, 😂 I just looked it up online and found one available in the States at this location www.thriftbooks.com/w/essential-oils-desk-reference_essential-science-publishing/249408/item/34565699/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtNK8BhBBEiwA8wVt9xAiWgDxceajxpH9T3mBGfz47WKfNsYUlFVKbuXZ7fgra4g1NPpyHxoC2A0QAvD_BwE#idiq=34565699&edition=13781297
@@AlmostOffGridGrandma thank you!!
THE BIBLE MY FAVORITE. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.
My favorite as well Joyce 😊That is why it was #1.
Great work and book 👍🤗🍀📘💖🌹💯✨
Thanks Scott 🙂
Great progress on your prepper library! It’s awesome to see how you’re building a solid foundation for the future. Keep it up!👍
Thank you 🙂It is a work in progress. Enjoy your weekend.
Enjoyed seeing your prepping book collection. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤
Thank you Patricia ❤
Wonderful annotated bibliography of your reading, Krista!
~ Sandra
Thank you Sandra 🙂
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Hey Chief 🙂
Thank you sharing great books and learn new things. Have a great weekend, Cindy 😊
Thank you and have a great weekend as well 🙂
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Thanks Anthony 🙂
This is a great idea. We don’t usually think about these books until we need them and that’s too late. Thanks for the reminder
Thanks 🙂 So true 👍
You look really cozy! Love your books! ❤
Thanks Lee ❤I love love this blanket sweater that my daughter gave me. It's really been so cozy and warm this winter. Except to see me wearing it a lot in videos this winter, lol.
impresionante colección, gracias por compartir!
Thank you 🙂
Nice sharing ❤❤
Thank you Anuj 🥰I hope you are doing well, as I have not seen you around for awhile. Maybe you are creating some music with your band perhaps?
Hello dear!
Wow, thank you for the video. Wish you a happy day.
Thank you and enjoy your day 🙂
Nice sharing, Thanks! Like ❤️
Thank you 🙂
Great books and great challenge 🦋
Thanks 🙂It's been fun seeing everyone's collections, or some of them.
Much love xoxox wildedibles
Hi and thank you 💕
@AlmostOffGridGrandma your welcome
Hi my dear garden buddy thanks for another great video and some great content as always. See you in the next one.
Thank you Grandma Sandy 🙂Have a wonderful weekend.
Some nice interesting books there Krista 👍
Thank you 🙂Have a great weekend.
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Thanks Susie 🙂
Love your choices and the challenge. I will have to think about this one! LOL. My mouth fell open when I saw your book on wiring. I would not even dream about trying to wire up anything myself...and I'm pretty sure it would be illegal here in New Zealand anyway. We have a lot of government over reach here. So many things are forbidden here that are fine in other countries. Gets annoying! I've never seen a color coded Bible like that. Very interesting. 🤠
Thank you 🙂The regulations here allow us to do the wiring but the final connection I would need a certified electrician. Some may do it on their own but I would not take that risk. The color coded bible has been a wonderful addition to my understanding as I'm reading along. So glad you found it interesting and I look forward to you thinking it over 🥰
Nice you have hard cover books.Holiday recipes book. Great book to learn wiring information and instructions. !
Thanks Cindy 🙂I like the hardcover as well and the wiring book will come in handy this year as I begin room by room.
I was asked by off grid world to do this. I have yet to do that .
Yes, I recall her asking you 😊 Hope you take her up on doing a video 👍
You should do it - it was so much fun! 🙂
Hi krista, my daughters bedroom is almost like a library 📚 never have to many books 📚 ❤
Hi Mandy 🙂 I'm glad she loves boos ❤
Nce and interesting vlog
Hello and thank you 🙂
I just picked up that same book Krista 'Prescription for Nutritional Healing' at a garage sale this morning!! Doesn't get better than that! Susan XXX
Oh my goodness Susan 😃That is incredible, wow. You will love this book and I'm so happy that it almost jumped in your lap, lol.
I color coded my own Bible years ago before it was a thing. You should see my bible it looks like a coloring book, lol.
😆 Is that so 🤔 Well now, I think you show me your colouring book on your next video, lol.
Very cool.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed 🙂
you look so awesome loved watching
Thank you 🙂
Hi krista, my husband is a prepper one in our household .he kinda know what to prep😊 thanks for sharing❤
My pleasure 💞I'm sure he does 🙂
Good selection of books that you have
Thank you 😊
you have an awesome library of books and of course, a few of the most important ones to get us through life😊
Thank you 😊I will continue to add as I go along.
good choices
Thanks 😊
Some interesting books there, its good to have resources like that because as you probably know there is a lot of censorship online especially when it comes to remedies that actually work lets just say. Also the Bible is a great one of course, kind of a lifetime read...thats an interesting translation ive never seen before, mostly read KJV because thats what ive had available. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and my pleasure 🙂
Folowww greatt canaaaaal
Thank you 🙂
I had fun doing that challenge too.
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Very nice
Thank you 🙂
Do you have the original Foxfire series books on old time Appalachian remedies, recipes & mountain living traditions? We have a very large Mennonite presence here, they run most of our farms & pastures here. I've learned how to do almost all those techniques you mentioned for preserving food from our locals & just love learning the countryside ways & means. These country folks seem to live & be happy forever, hehehe! Well balanced is exactly how I'd describe it. Nice video, Krista, especially for those just getting started on the journey to natural things! Nature knows best! And learning things natural is a way you can know best! Never trust the government "science"...
Have a great weekend, Krista! I know you didn't "challenge" me, but I believe the Foxfire series has it ALL! Folklore, heritage & LIFE in our beautiful mountains. They are my answer to your challenge & my personal answer to natural living. Thanks for another great video, Krista!
I do not have the Foxfire series books but they do sound amazing. You're so right about nature knows best and I love having the power of plants to live a balanced life. The way it was intended to be 🙂
Great video, I’m such a “ look it up on the internet person you made me think I need hard copies. I try make my video soon!!! TY
Thank you. I do a ton of look up on the internet as well. Your not alone on that, lol, but I do like to have hard copy on hand because you just never know. 2nd hand stores are a great place to start in the book section. They always have a ton of stuff. I look forward to you sharing even if that is you sharing your online go to sites 👍 Like you and me, lots of people do electronic as well 🙂
Thank you for sharing these. I've got a different Mennonite cookbook and really like the info it contains so I will have to check out the ones you showed.
My pleasure and thank you 🙂I like mine and as I mentioned, they share classics but modern as well.
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Thank you 🙂
You have a nice library there and you have some really interesting books i´m not familiar with .
Thank you 🙂
@@AlmostOffGridGrandma You are most welcome Krista.
Oh, essential oils. You must share some recipes if they are in that book. PLEASE
I sure will because that is in an upcoming video 😁 Thank you 💕
OK, so I have a question. What essential oils would you recommend brand I guess
Great question 😃I will be covering that on a video exclusively about essential oils, which I believe you hinted something about air fresheners, lol. I have 1 more video before it but it should be out on or before Friday 👍
@@AlmostOffGridGrandma that’s awesome. I’m currently trying to create my own sense on the woodstove right now working with cinnamon and some other stuff not having much luck and I do have some essential oils added into it but it’s not very potent.
@ You could go outside and slip off some pine needles. The sap/essential oils will mingle with the water on the stove 🙂The same would work with bark if you peeled it away from the wood. Of course you'd have to cut the bark into smaller pieces to fit in the pot.
Last one I’m catching before bed. It’s odd how Canadian channels don’t pop into my feed for hours later. Loving the book challenge!
@ Nice the video did finally reach ya 😁and glad you enjoy the challenge.
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