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Welcome back! Aren’t we having a GREAT November?!

How did your inventory surveillance go? Now that we have a list of what’s available in the cupboard, we need to sit down a take a serious look at how to prep so that our families have enough to eat for an extended amount of time.

Speaking of time…how much time do we need to consider? One week? Three months? A year? Our Dept of Health advises at least 3 days. This is a decision you need to make based upon your resources. It’s always best to start small and work up. You don’t want to freak out your spouse by suddenly filling the basement with 50 gallon drums of water and 5 gallon storage tubs of dried eggs and cheese among a multitude of MREs!

I suggest writing a list of your loved one’s favorite meals. Your family won’t be happy if you prep for your taste buds only! Many families and even institutions plan a 2 week menu cycle. I’ve never been that organized, but I do believe it’s a good idea. Break down the ingredients and start prepping there.

Take advantage of seasonal shopping. With Thanksgiving approaching, there are great deals on meat, canned pumpkin and other related foods that we can not only pick up for this Thanksgiving, but for meals down the road.

Enjoy the day! I’m going to do some yard work…in November!!!
PrairieMoon

Welcome to South Dakota Prepper Network!

November 10, 2009

I’m so excited that you are here! Let me introduce myself: I am a 40 something gal from eastern South Dakota. In some circles, I go by PrairieMoon. Our moon it is such a beautiful sight! Especially this time of the year. I live on an acreage and often yearn for the ‘simple’ life.

I discovered the prepper lifestyle last year by cruising around the ‘net. The stock market crash that rumbled the world set me and a lot of others off on a search for self-sufficiency ideas. I found some great sites that helped me get started and here I am! I have learned that everyone preps differently. We all need to figure out what works in our own homes and how to accomplish our goals. So as we travel this road together, I welcome ideas, success stories, and better ways of doing what we do!

Thus, our journey to preparedness living in South Dakota begins…so come on…let’s get started!

For you new preppers: take an inventory of what you have in your cupboards. Create a chart and count each can of veggies…each jar of tomato sauce…pound of hamburger. For some of you, the list may seem short. For others, endless. I was raised by parents who grew up during the depression, so I have an inherent tendency to hoard things. Drives hubby nuts!

So this is your first ‘assignment’: inventory. Organization is key to a great start. By the way, I will be joining you by checking my cupboards and preps too. It is, after all, autumn, and time for a thorough house-cleaning!

See you in a couple days!
PrairieMoon