Welcome to my blog!!

 My name is Lisa. As an introduction into the blogging world, I decided to post about things I enjoy. Canning, Recipes, Arts and Preps. My hope is to teach people how to get started in the prepping realm. So, for my first trick! A list of things to buy for an immediate stockpile.  Remember, if you need it and don't have it, you sing a different tune. 

Let's begin with the first 2 weeks. Baby steps.

Each item listed is per family member.

Week 1: Preps to buy-

• 1 gal of water per day for each family member (2 weeks worth)
• 2 decent sized jars of peanut butter
• 2 jugs of fruit juice 
• 2 large cans of soup/stew or meat of choice 
• 3 non perishables such as crackers
• 1 manual can opener
• 5 to10 lbs dry beans
• 10 lbs white, long grain rice
• 4 lb box of salt
• A sharpie marker for labeling what belongs to whom.
• Additional supplies for babies, elderly or sick - 2 weeks worth of diapers, wipes, meds, formula, pet food, protein or calorie drinks.

Actions:

• Date perishable goods
• Set aside some cash
• Make a disaster plan for what you're prepping for (weather, economic, EMP or personal.
• Decide on an out-of-area contact who can coordinate information with family/friends.
• Once contact is established, they will need names, phone #'s and tac #'s of all members.

Week 2: Preps to buy-

• 32 gal garbage bin to store your supplies
• 1 flashlight per member with extra batteries
• Batteries in multiple sizes stored in waterproof containers
• Heavy rope or paracord
• Tarp
• Duct tape
• Lighters and/or matches stored in waterproof containers
• A multitool or leatherman
• Leash or carry crates for pets

Actions:

• Involve the kids
• Questions for the schools: 
•      "How will you communicate with the parents during a crisis?"
•      "Do you store adequate food/water and supplies for the students in case of power outage?"
•      "Is the school prepared for a shelter-in-place situation?"
• Get up to date pictures of each member
• Make personal info cards for each member
• Discuss emergency meeting places, contacts and plans.
• Let the kids express their feelings and concerns and ask questions so they fully understand the disaster plan.

So, this may seem like a lot, but if you can't get everything on this list, do not stress yourself about it. If you get half of it, you'll be at a good start. This is a 2 week plan as part of my 52 week prepping plan that I researched online a long time ago. Anyone that was at the GMRS meet-up in Cumming, GA last Saturday may have seen my 3 ring binder titled "Prepping".  I'll be posting the whole plan in parts every week here on the blog. 

Thank you for stopping by!!