This Prepared Life – Details, episodes & analysis

My kids ate my food storage.

Well, not all of it, but after several of my adult children moved back home, our household went from three people to seven almost overnight. What happened next gave me a real-life test of my food storage system that I never planned for.

In this episode, I'm sharing what foods disappeared first, what I had too much of, what surprised me, and what changes I'm making as a result. This unexpected pantry experiment taught me a lot about what our family actually uses.

We talk about:
• What ran out first in my layer two pantry
• The foods I had stocked well
• Where my food storage system needs improvement
• Common mistakes that happen when multiple people access food storage
• How food storage needs change during different seasons of life

If you've ever wondered whether your food storage would actually work for your family, this episode offers a practical look at what happened when mine was put to the test.

Sometimes the best way to learn about your food storage is to use it.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to leave a review and share it with a friend.

Find me at: 

www.thispreparedlife.com
https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife

Preparedness doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or take hours of your time.

In this episode, I'm sharing five simple preparedness tasks you can do this week to help your family become more prepared for everyday emergencies and unexpected disruptions. These are practical, affordable steps that can make a big difference over time.

We talk about:
• Water storage and simple ways to get started
• Keeping ready-to-eat meals in your freezer
• Buying one extra item each grocery trip
• Creating a power outage kit
• Developing an emergency evacuation plan

If you've been wanting to get more prepared but aren't sure where to begin, this episode will give you a handful of easy action steps you can implement right away.

Remember, preparedness doesn't happen all at once. Small steps add up over time, and every step forward counts.

If this episode was helpful, I'd love for you to leave a review and share it with a friend.

Find me at: 

www.thispreparedlife.com
https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife

Azure Standard is my go-to resource for bulk buying and stocking my food storage and prepper pantry. In this episode, I walk you through everything from placing an order to picking it up at a drop site. I also share some of the items I buy and what I like about Azure.

I wanted to clarify something regarding the shipping fees that were discussed in the episode. Please note that while using drops, there are no shipping charges. Some drops in certain areas do have a transportation fee.

You can find out more about Azure Standard here
https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=bd9dcfe6a3

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

This is part three of the Garden 101 Series. Today, we are talking about one of the most exciting parts of gardening. Join me for a discussion about how I plan my garden, how I handle garden notes, what I plant, how much I plant, and figuring out where and when to plant for your growing zone.

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

Today is a special guest episode to end #womenwhoprep month over on Instagram. Join today's roundtable discussion with five guests. We answered some listener questions, shared our thoughts on women who prep, and so much more!

Joining me today are:
Miranda from https://www.instagram.com/ourbusyacres/
Des from https://www.instagram.com/muthaprepper/
Kim from https://www.instagram.com/the_preppyredhead/
Morgan from https://www.youtube.com/@roguepreparedness
Adrienne from https://www.instagram.com/offgridmountainmama/

Harvest Right Freeze Dryers were mentioned, and you can find out more here: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

Let's talk gardening! This is part two of the Garden 101 series. Today let's talk about starting a garden. Where to put your garden, different things to consider as you pick a space, from sunlight to accessibility, and so much more. I also touch on how to garden if you don't have space at all. You do not have to have land to garden! 

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

Let's talk gardening! Spring is right around the corner, and gardeners are getting out their seed packets in anticipation. If you are a new or beginning gardener, this episode is for you.

From annual to hybrid to days to harvest, in this episode, I define common gardening terms. I share examples and give you the knowledge you need to understand what you are reading in your garden books and on the backs of seed packets.

The growing zone map I mentioned can be found at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

This is the first episode in a garden series. Join This Prepared Life Membership for new topics each month and access to all past content such as Garden 101 & Seed Starting.
https://www.thispreparedlife.com/membership

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

What is practical preparedness and what does it look like as a mom of young kids? Join the discussion in this episode with JaNae from PreparedLikeAMother. Janea lives in Utah with her husband and small children.

You can find JaNae at:
https://www.instagram.com/preparedlikeamother/

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

Prparedness is about your mindset. Join me today for three ways that you can focus your preparedness. We talk about skills, failure, and more.

The video mentioned can be found herehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CUvcgHWB2G3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO

Join me today for another guest episode. This one with Chelsea of Little Mountain Ranch. Today we talked about her journey to self-sufficiency, her family's experience with a 47-day evacuation, and so much more.
Chelsea lives in the mountains of northern BC with her husband and their children. 

Chelsea is a homestead prepper with years of experience in all things, from gardening to animals to food storage. You can find Chelsea at:
https://www.littlemountainranch.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LittleMountainRanch
https://www.instagram.com/littlemountainranch/

Today we talk about her journey to self-sufficiency, her family's experience with a 47-day evacuation, and so much more. 

Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading.

Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide you in core areas of preparedness and how to get started. https://www.thispreparedlife.com/prep-planner-pdf

Feel free to reach out with questions. I love chatting with you.

Find me at:

Website www.thispreparedlife.com
Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/community
Courses and Digital Products https://www.thispreparedlife.com/store
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thispreparedlife/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thispreparedlife
Products I Use https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links
Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1335.html

Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links.

Contact me via my website or via mail at:
Allison TPL
P.O. Box 195
Ponderay, ID 83852

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes

License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO