Yes, I’m a bit into preparedness nowadays.
Since the world has gotten so weird, I have been learning some things about preparedness so that me and my kids will be okay both short and long term. Click here to see my Youtube playlist of videos about preparedness.
Some Torah-keeping folks I’ve been learning a lot from:
Zac Bauer of An American Homestead
From my friend, Christy Jordan, “DIY $20 Survival Food Bucket,” and “Practical Preparedness-Simple Steps.
Teresa Hutslar at ThisLIfeatHome.com (Check out her elderberry syrup kits!)
Below are links to some of my favorite preparedness items on Amazon. Some I’ve purchased and some are on my wish list. Shop around, because you may be able to find them cheaper at a local store or direct from the manufacturer. But these will give you an idea of what I’m into these days. (These are affiliate links.)
Water
Food
Beef and chicken bullion cubes
So much more, I can’t list it all here.
Food Prep
Airlocks for winemaking or fermenting
Food Storage and Other Storage
Books
The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide
Nourishing Traditions (not every recipe is clean, so substitute)
Learn to Heal Yourself at Home
Map book (what if there is no data/cell service?)
Medical/Dental (This area is not comprehensive at all, I’m newly working on this area, so this is just a partial list, for sure.)
A machine that makes HOCL, a natural disinfectant, and more. I LOVE this!
Try to find some fish antibitoics somewhere online, and use this drug guide or this card if needed. Store the fish antibiotics in your freezer until needed. You know, for your fish.
Cleanliness
Supplies for making your own laundry or dishwasher detergent:
Soap flakes (if you don’t want to shred the zote soap)
Dishwashing Detergent Powder Recipe: (about 1 or 2 tablespoons per load)
- 2 parts borax
- 2 parts washing soda
- 1 part citric acid
- 1 part salt
Laundry Detergent Powder: (about 2 tablespoons per load)
- 2 parts borax
- 2 parts washing soda
- 1 part soap flakes (or shredded Zote soap bar, Fels-Naptha bar, or another bar of soap)
- 1 part Oxi Clean powder (I get this at the dollar store.)
- 1/2 ish part scent crystals (I also get this at the dollar store.)
Other long term or concentrate cleaning/toiletries:
Preservative drops (to add to homemade hair gel, so it’ll last longer than a couple of weeks.)
Flaxseed for making hair gel (amongst other things)
Flannel fabric for kleenex or toilet paper. I loved this video.
Switching to Reusables
Tupperware-like containers instead of ziplocs
Reusable straight razor Don’t forget a strope so it’ll last
Cloth menstrual pads in various sizes
Because nothing will be wasted in the soap department, these soap bags
Other
Because my kids leave the freezer door open, this alarm.
Sewing machine supplies (extra needs, thread, bobbins, etc.)
Emergency radio I also recommend a repeater directory and a battery pack.
Home security cameras. I got and love these.