Build Your Food Storage Stockpile on a Budget

Most people understand the necessity of preparing for an emergency. In fact, they often express the regret that they hadn’t started sooner or that they have not put in the diligence needed to ensure that their family has an adequate supply of emergency provisions in the event of an emergency. However, one factor that prevents many people from taking the steps needed to accumulate a food storage stockpile that will feed their family for weeks or months is the idea that it will cost far too much money. With so many people struggling to just meet the demands of today, thinking about putting away a supply of food for unforeseen emergencies seems too far out of reach.

Fortunately, there are ways that you can build your emergency food supply without breaking your monthly budget. For one thing, you need to consider the fact that your food storage will actually act as a buffer against inflation. Food prices are going up every day, but there is an economic advantage when you plan ahead. You can save money and reap the benefits when you build your food storage supply. After all, when you purchase your food at today’s prices, you do not have to worry about (Read more....)

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Building a Home Garden: A Great Way to Prepare for Emergency Circumstances

Should disaster ever strike, it’s important to have a number of preparations and plans in place. The last thing you want to do is wander through life aimlessly, completely unprepared in case something horrible were to happen or strike. I’m not trying to be a buzzkill, but it’s quite likely you’ll encounter emergency circumstances in your lifetime and the only way to be prepared for such unfortunate circumstances is to have a plan of action in place.
One area I like to focus much of my disaster planning on is on emergency food. I stock up my outside pantry with canned foods and bottled water every so often, but recently I’ve also started to grow a garden as well. I’ve learned that gardens are quite useful and helpful, especially in the direst of circumstances. If you don’t already have a garden, here are three reasons why it might be a good idea to start cultivating one for emergency situations.

Teaches Self-sufficiency

If your sole chance of having breakfast, lunch, or dinner depends on you nurturing your crops, you better believe you’re going to be diligent in taking care of your garden. Before I ever (Read more....)

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