Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them. In our conversation, we dove into the subjects of two of Karen’s books: preparing your home with long-term food storage and preparing your vehicle with everything you need on the go. Karen breaks down how anyone can get started building their long-term food storage supply without blowing the budget. She also goes through some items to keep stocked in your vehicle so you are prepared for any situation that may arise on the go. There are some brilliant things on her list that you may not have thought of! If you want to feel more prepared to take care of your family whether at home or on the run, lend an ear to Karen’s sage advice! In this episode, we cover: How couponing got Karen started on her preparedness endeavor The preparedness grocery shopping strategy that will save you time and money Practical resources to help you map out your food preparedness plan Thinking through which staples to stock up on for long-term food storage What you might not think about when preparing your vehicle for everyday emergencies Organizing your on-the-go items in your vehicle Snack options to keep in your car ranging from pre-packaged to from-scratch How to stock your diaper bag to be prepared for anything Making sure you are rotating through your stocked pantry before items expire Planning your shopping trips so that you are always replenishing your stockpile Where to start with long-term food storage if you don’t have anything stored yet View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEAUTUMN10 at AzureStandard.com Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com RESOURCES A Year Without the Grocery Store by Karen Morris A Year Without the Grocery Store Companion Workbook by Karen Morris Mom on the Run by Karen Morris Spiral-bound 2024 Prepper Planner Paperback 2024 Prepper Planner Video tutorial: Properly Storing Food in 5 Gallon Buckets CONNECT Karen Morris | Website | YouTube | Instagram | AYPM Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

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