Today we talk about the late summer pantry, some listener feedback, the shopping report, and what to do or say when someone you know is going through grief.

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Listener Feedback From William

Listening to your winter is coming show and you mentioned storing feed.

incase you or your audience didn't know the 31 gallon galvanized metal garbage cans hold (3) 50lb. bags of pelleted feed, like chicken or goat. As long as the lid stays closed they are rodent resistant but they are not waterproof around the lid handle so don't store them outside. Also when refilling pull the old feed that's left at the bottom out and add it back on top of the new stuff to rotate feed properly.

Livestream Schedule

Tuesday, 9:30amCT, First Tuesday Coffee Chat With John and Jack

Thursday, 10amCT, Own Your Data with Hakeem from Above Phone

Friday, 9:30amCT, Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck

Tales from the Prepper Pantry

• Tactical collected more herbs for drying
• Basil Processing
• Still trying to repair my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer
• Tomatopalooza in process
• Pre-emergency Flight Food Prep

Weekly Shopping Report from Joe

2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.65.

Aldi: There was still only one rack with eggs in Aldi, but there were more milk products this week, including some half-gallons, and there was also some of the 1% stuff. We found most of what we wanted, EXCEPT my preferred lunch meat, and canned cat food; fortunately we have some extra. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (+); eggs: $2.42; whole milk: $2.89; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.59 (+); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79.

A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.

Frugality Tip from Margo

I wanted a chalk board to have a visible list for #mythreethings as well as 20 min tasks. I found a magnetic dry erase board at a yard sale for $1. I painted it with two coats of chalkboard paint and glued a magnet to a chalk pen. The dollar tree has chalkboard paint, chalk pens, and a magic eraser type sponge that is the best to clean off painted chalkboards. And you can paint any surface with chalkboard paint. If it's bare plywood I recommend putting a coat of any old paint you have laying around first and then two coats of chalkboard paint. After a year or so chalkboard painted surfaces start to get a little dingy. So I paint over again. So for less than $5 it is possible to have a fantastic little chalkboard.

Happy saving y'all.

~Margo

Operation Independence

Relationships matter and because we know a concrete person, we are able to pour the pad sooner and for much less than contracting out - but it means work. While we are doing this, we are learning a skill to get more concrete in around the event area.

Main topic of the Show: What Do You Say

It's been a grueling 3 months. Really a grueling year as we navigated what is a natural part of life: death. This topic is rarely discussed openly which leaves people rather unprepared on what to do when someone you know is going through the process of losing someone they love. In fact, this seems to be so taboo that being on the other side, the person losing someone is also pretty awkward.

When you find out it is happening

• To share or not to share?
• What to say? What to respond
• How can you actually help
  • Check in from time to tile
  • Mealtrains
  • Extend grace
  • Talk about it or talk about normal things – just feel it out

What about after it happens?

• To share or not to share
• There are many things to do - they take time
• Dont let your bank know yet!
• Have a financial backup plan
• Arrangements made with a mortuary in advance is a huge help
• A word on hospice
• A word on big decisions
• Boundaries…
• What to say? What to respond
• Cards, flowers, food, etc

But what if I meant to do something and I never did?

I am so uncomfortable with the topic I cannot bring myself to reach out. Now what?

What is trite vs not trite.

Really, there is no "answer" but just being kind on both directions goes a really long way.

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.

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