Beginning preppers are often overwhelmed. Even though I grew up with this mindset, I find much of the advice given to be overwhelming, which is frightening because I’ve lived this prepping lifestyle my whole life.
So what can you do to get started without all the frustration? Well, chances are that you have already begun without even knowing it. Do you have an extra can of soup or anything really, that you will not use this week? Well then, you’ve already started. Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it? That is the kind of thinking you need to move towards. A bite at a time, do not, repeat DO NOT allocated more money than you can afford. Using your resources wisely is an important prepping mindset.
Now, what should you store? Here is a little exercise that I like to do every few years. During the course of one month, write down absolutely everything you use. Dental floss, car oil, hand lotion, veggies etc. Don’t forget to include the paper and pencil you use to make the list. At the end of the month you will have a better idea of what your family uses and what you purchase on a regular basis. Why do we do this every 4 years or so? Because our life changes, diets change etc. I begin to notice that we are no longer using a product and have too much but I’m running to the store for something new we now need. And by the way, include medications, both prescription and over the counter or any herbs or other complimentary remedies you may use. Also include first aid supplies and look ahead to different times of the year. For instance, if you use sun block and you do this activity in the winter, you may forget that come summer you’ll need sun block.
Organize this master list and keep it handy. You never know when a great sale on an item will happen. Taking charge of your life and finances is an important part of taking care of you.
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