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This Prepared Life
by Allison ThisPreparedLife
This Prepared Life is all about homesteading and preparedness.It is about going back to our roots and doing things in a different way.It is about women reclaiming skills and lost arts.It is about slow and steady preparedness.It is about being prepared not scared.Most of all it is about community, women supporting women, and encouragement.You will find the prepping and homesteading topics one would expect with the unique perspective that women bring to the table. No matter if you are new to or have been on this journey for years there is something here for you.
Episodes
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5 Things That Can Ruin Your Food Storage
What if the food you've carefully stored isn't lasting as long as you think it will? We all have different challenges when it comes to where we store our food. Maybe your basement is humid, your pantry gets too warm, or you're dealing with light, insects, or even mice. You don't need a perfect…
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What to Buy for Your Pantry This Month: August Stock-Up Guide
What should you stock up on in August? One of my favorite ways to build a home food supply is by paying attention to grocery store sales cycles. Every month, different foods and household items go on sale, making it the perfect time to stock your pantry while saving money. In this episode, we're...
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Your Preparedness Questions Answered: Food Storage, Consistency & Overwhelm
In this episode, I'm answering your preparedness questions! These are real questions submitted by women in our community about food storage, water storage, meal planning, limited space, staying consistent, and overcoming overwhelm. We cover topics like: • How much food and water you should store…
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5 Food Storage Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Building a home food supply doesn't have to be complicated—but there are a few common mistakes that can make the process more expensive, frustrating, and overwhelming than it needs to be. In this episode, I'm sharing the five biggest mistakes beginners make when starting their food storage…
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Preparedness on a Budget: 10 Ways to Prepare Without Spending a Fortune
Do you ever feel like preparedness is something you'll get to someday... when you have more money? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 practical ways to become more prepared even when money is tight. From shopping store sales and learning new skills to building your food storage one...
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Building a Prepper Pantry That Works with NO Waste
When you hear the words "prepper pantry," what comes to mind? For many people, it's buckets of rice and beans collecting dust in a basement. But long-term food storage doesn't have to look like that. In this episode, we're talking about layer three of my three-layer food storage system: your...
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Wish List VS To-Do List: A Simpler Way to Plan Your Week
After years of trying to get everything done, I realized something important: overwhelm is not a badge of honor. In this episode, I'm sharing one simple mindset shift that has completely changed the way I plan my week. Instead of making a never-ending to-do list, I create what I call a wish list....
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How to Build Your Home Grocery Store
What if your food storage pantry functioned like a grocery store? In this episode, we're talking about layer two of my three-layer food storage system: your home grocery store. This short-term storage layer is made up of the foods your family already eats and uses on a regular basis. The goal…
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Why Your Kitchen Pantry Matters Most in an Emergency
When we think about food storage, our minds often jump straight to buckets of long-term food and catastrophic emergencies. But in reality, most of the situations we are likely to face will have us reaching for the food already in our kitchen. In this episode, we're talking about layer one of my...
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My Kids Ate My Food Storage: What I Learned
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…
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5 Simple Preparedness Tasks You Can Do This Week
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...
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Let Go of the Pressure to Do It All
After a long pause from the podcast, I'm sharing some of the lessons I've learned through one of the hardest seasons of my life. Life can change in ways we never expected. Sometimes the season we are in requires us to let go of the pressure to do it all and focus on what matters most. In this...
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Over 150 Non Food Preps
I talk a lot about food storage, but nonfood preps are just as important. Here are over 150 nonfood prep items from a recent post on my Instagram titled If You Use It, Prep It. So get a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes. Preparedness is nothing more than planning for the things to...
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Community is Important - Guest Patrice Lewis of Rural Revolution - Ep27
Today, we are having a conversation with Patrice Lewis of Rural Revolution. Join us as we discuss the importance of community in preparedness and the process of moving a homestead. We covered so many topics in episode 27. You can find Patrice on her blog http://www.rural-revolution.com/ Subscribe...
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Food Preservation Guest Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead - Ep26
Today's episode is a conversation with Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead. Join us as we talk about food preservation, long-term power outages, using a car as a solar dehydrator, her new book Freeze Fresh, and so much more. You can find Crystal: https://wholefedhomestead.com/...
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Budget Prepping & More with Author Millie Copper - Ep25
Today's guest is an episode not to miss. I talked with author, mother, and prepper for over fifteen years, Millie Copper. Millie Copper writes fiction and non-fiction and is the author of the series Havoc in Wyoming. We talked about creative storage in small spaces, being off-grid, budget…
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Prepared Not Scared - Proverbs 31 Woman - Ep24
Not my typical content; skip it if this isn't for you. Today, we are talking all about being Prepared, not scared, and how it relates to the Proverbs 31 Woman. Join the discussion on what fear is, how to move from a place of fear to a place of focus, and what it might look like in our…
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Homesteading and Preparedness with Guest Jen Serenity Hill Farmstead - Ep23
Homesteading and preparedness when you don't live on your farm. Today's guest is Jen from Serenity Hill Farmstead. Jen is a mom to four living in Illinois. Join us today as we talk about her life homeschooling four children, homesteading when you don't live at your homestead, their shed-to-house...
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Carving a Farm out of the Woods with Guest Rylee - Ep22
Carving a farm out of the woods with passion and energy. Join this discussion with guest Rylee Faust. She is a 20-something homesteader, wife, & mom living in Northern MN. Today as we talk homesteading, prepping, making it work on one income, tips for new homesteaders, living this life with small...
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Bulk Buying with Azure Standard - Ep21
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…
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Garden 101 - Garden Planning - Ep20
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....
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Women Who Prep Guest Roundtable Discussion - Ep19
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...
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Garden 101 - Getting Started - Ep18
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.…
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Garden 101 - Terms & Definitions - Ep17
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...
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Practical Preparedness with Small Children - Guest JaNae Preparedlikeamother - Ep16
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...
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3 Ways to Focus Your Preparedness - Ep15
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…
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Journey to Self-Sufficiency with Chelsea of Little Mountain Ranch - Ep14
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....
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5 Tips to Get Started in Preparedness - Ep13
Prepping is nothing more than planning for the things to come. You get to decide what that looks like. Here are five things you can do to get started in preparedness. We also discuss some questions you can ask yourself to define gaps in your preparedness and take prepping one step further....
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Tips for New Preppers with Guest Des MuthaPrepper - Ep12
Urban and Suburban prepping with Des from MuthaPrepper. Des works full-time as a mom and full-time outside of the house as well. She lives in CA with her family and gardens in the suburbs. Join us for this guest conversation about her journey to preparedness, tips for new preppers, and more. You...
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Root Cellaring - Food Preservation - Ep11
You don't need a root cellar or a basement to store vegetables for months. Join me for this podcast episode on root cellaring. This form of food preservation is the least amount of work, and there are alternatives for those of us who don't actually have a root cellar in our homes! The book...
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Dehydrating Food at Home - Food Preservation - Ep10
Food preservation methods are a great way to up your food storage game. Join me for a discussion about dehydrating food at home. What it is, various dehydration methods, and more. Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading. Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This...
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Can We Normalize Preparedness? Prepping Isn't Crazy. - Ep9
Can preparedness be normalized? Can we, should we? Is it even possible? Join me for a discussion all about what making preparedness the norm might look like. Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading. Jump in with my free Preparedness Planner. This 25-page PDF will guide...
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Preparedness is Your Responsibility - Ep8
Preparedness is our responsibility because our families are our responsibility. In this episode, I discuss encouraging future generations, taking back what is ours, and normalizing prepping. Ladies, it is time to get your house in order and take some action. Join me for a ramble! Subscribe for…
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Preparedness Journey with Morgan Rogue - Ep7
Another great guest episode welcomes Morgan from Rogue Preparedness. Morgan is a wife and mom to two living off the grid in AK. We talked about her journey, her new book, and so much more! You can find Morgan at https://roguepreparedness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roguepreparedness/...
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Three Layers of Food Storage - Ep6
I use a three-layer system in my food storage. Join me in this episode to discuss my three layers and types of food for short-term and long-term food storage. We also talk about packaging and the factors that impact food storage. For more detailed how-to information on my food storage system join...
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Canning Supplies to Get Started - Ep5
Food preservation is a great way to take your food storage to the next level. Canning is one of my favorite food preservation methods. Join me in this episode as I share the basic supplies for canning, reasons you might want to start water bath canning, and more. Subscribe for Food Storage,...
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Improving Our Self-Sufficiency One Step at a Time - Ep4
Is self-sufficiency possible? Let's talk all about how homesteading and self-sufficiency complement each other. Join me in episode four where I share about various areas of our lives that we can focus on being self-sufficient. Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading....
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Journey To Preparedness with Guest Kim from The Preppy Redhead - Ep3
Today's episode welcomes guest Kim from @the_preppyredhead over on Instagram. Kim is a mom and grandmother living in southern CA. We discussed her journey to a preparedness lifestyle, freeze drying, and more. You can find Kim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_preppyredhead/ Subscribe for...
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Making a Preparedness Plan that is Unique for Your Family - Ep2
Our families are unique, it makes sense that our preparedness plans should be also. Who are you prepping for? What are you prepping for? How do I start? Let's tackle these questions together. Join me in episode 2 as we dive into how to define prepping for your family and figure out what your…
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From Homesteading to Prepper - What is Prepping Anyway - Ep1
Welcome to This Prepared Life Podcast! Join me in Episode 1 as I talk about what prepping is and why I believe that everyone, especially women, should be prepared. I also share a bit of our journey from homesteading to prepping. Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and Homesteading....
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Trailer - This Prepared Life
Welcome to This Prepared Life, Where Homesteading and the Apocalypse Meet. Follow along for stories, education, and encouragement for women who prep and homestead. Whether you are new or experience there is something for you here. Subscribe for Food Storage, Everyday Preparedness, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This Prepared Life is all about homesteading and preparedness.It is about going back to our roots and doing things in a different way.It is about women reclaiming skills and lost arts.It is about slow and steady preparedness.It is about being prepared not scared.Most of all it is about community, women supporting women, and encouragement.You will find the prepping and homesteading topics one would expect with the unique perspective that women bring to the table. No matter if you are new to or have been on this journey for years there is something here for you.
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Allison ThisPreparedLife
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This Prepared Life is all about homesteading and preparedness.It is about going back to our roots and doing things in a different way.It is about women reclaiming skills and lost arts.It is about slow and steady preparedness.It is about being prepared not scared.Most of all it is about community,...
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