Episode # 167, "Prepping On A Five Dollars Per Week Budget."

Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 167, "Prepping On A Five Dollars Per Week Budget."Please share this episode with friends. Here is the direct link: https://practicalpreppingpodcast.buzzsprout.comIn this episode we discuss a plan for prepping on a very limited budget of five dollars per week.Sponsor: Practical Prepping For Everyday People.This is an example of a thirteen week plan. You make it what you wish. It is designed to get you started, and get you stocked up on food.It is flexible in that you can change it to suit your need.It is also scaleable to whatever budget you have.We'd love to hear your feedback.Do not use money necessary for other obligations!Do not go into debt for prepping!Get a side hustlePart time jobMost folks can find $5 per week      1 less pack of cigs, if you smoke      1 less cup of that $5 coffee      2 less fast food trips per monthPlan doesnt have enough water on this plan, so store additional using empty, washed 2 liter soda bottles.This plan does not address special issues such as infants. You can't build a stock of diapers and formula on $5 per week."Dollar Store" = Dollar General, Five Below, Family Dollar etc purchasesGood place to purchaseFlashlights & batteriesLED lantern, light sticksCandles, matches, lightersDuct tapeAluminum foilFirst aid suppliesStore only foods your family will eat.First Week - food/gearOne box ramen noodles (12-24 packs)2 AA flashlights w/ batteriesLighter or matches & candlesSecond Week - food/water2 gallons of waterBag of riceBag of beansThird Week - food1 lb spaghetti3 cans spaghetti sauceFourth Week - food$5 of canned vegetablesFifth Week$5 of canned meatExamples:Canned chicken breastCanned tunaCanned salmonCanned sardinesSpamSixth Week2 gallons water$3 of boxed mac and cheeseSeventh Week$5  of canned vegetablesEighth WeekDry soup mix, Family size, (4 or 8 cup bag)Ninth WeekBag of beans2 lb spaghetti1 can spaghetti sauceTenth Week$5 canned chili, soup, or soup mixEleventh Week1 box ramen noodlesBag of riceTwelfth Week$5 in shelf stable foodCanned goods, pasta,  boxed pasta, canned meat,whatever suits you.Thirteenth WeekPick one:Corn mealFlour4 lb box kosher salt$5 AA batteries$5 in first aid suppliesAdditional items to add along the wayRoll of duct tapeBox of large trash bagsRoll of aluminum foilOTC medications, but don't buy dollar store medsShort exp dates, sometimes inconsistent qualityYou can support us at:www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprepPractical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at [email protected]'s how you, too, can Support the podcastAmazon affiliate - start your shopping from our websiteCost you nothing extra, But pays us a little commissionBuy Us A  Cup of Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/practicalprepBuy one of our books"Practical Prepping For Everyday People""Making Contact During Emergencies"Linked from our website, On Amazon, or wherever books are sold