Today we talk about things you can do now to get ready for winter, as well as the latest news from the Prepper Pantry, a weekly shopping report, frugality tip and Operation Independence update.

Featured Event: August 17 Rabbit Processing, Preserving and Potluck

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Livestream Schedule

Tomorrow 12:30PM Live with Backwoods Butcher
Friday 9:30AM Homestead Happenings

Tales from the Prepper Pantry

Canning Goals: 10 jars tomato sauce, 39 Jars Green Beans (More in process)
Sick Food
The Roof, The Roof, The Roof
Herbal Remedy Collection: Elderberries, Goldenrod, Passion Flower, Mint, Mullein
Deep Freezer Audit
Designing the Mud Room and Food Prep Area

Weekly Shopping Report

Home Depot this weekend, the online price of a 2x4x8 has gone up, to $3.65.

Aldi. We found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.35; eggs: $2.25; whole milk: $2.89 (+); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79.

Food City: They had a decent amount of raw Tennessee honey, including some quart jars, which we prefer. They were $14.99, which if I remember correctly, may be a dollar higher than the last time some months ago.

A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.

Frugality Tip

Get yours in! Tomato Argument On TikTok

Operation Independence

Laying plans for a walk in

Main topic of the Show: Winter Is Coming, Are You Ready?

It's hot, but there is a certain crispness in the evening air. The past two nights, I have even been able to sleep without any AC and the windows open. With the garden at peak production, which is not the usual flush this year, my mind wanders to the winter months.