205. Being a Prepared Mom On the Go and At Home | Karen Morris

Simple Farmhouse Life

English - October 03, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings
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Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them. In our conversation, we dove into the subjects of two of Karen’s books: preparing your home with long-term food storage and preparing your vehicle with everything you need on the go. Karen breaks down how anyone can get started building their long-term food storage supply without blowing the budget. She also goes through some items to keep stocked in your vehicle so you are prepared for any situation that may arise on the go. There are some brilliant things on her list that you may not have thought of! If you want to feel more prepared to take care of your family whether at home or on the run, lend an ear to Karen’s sage advice!

In this episode, we cover:

How couponing got Karen started on her preparedness endeavor

The preparedness grocery shopping strategy that will save you time and money

Practical resources to help you map out your food preparedness plan

Thinking through which staples to stock up on for long-term food storage

What you might not think about when preparing your vehicle for everyday emergencies

Organizing your on-the-go items in your vehicle

Snack options to keep in your car ranging from pre-packaged to from-scratch

How to stock your diaper bag to be prepared for anything

Making sure you are rotating through your stocked pantry before items expire

Planning your shopping trips so that you are always replenishing your stockpile

Where to start with long-term food storage if you don’t have anything stored yet