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Where to start? Well, when 9/11 happened it changed my thoughts, as it did many Americans. I had lots of thoughts, ideas & fears of what could happen & my children’s futures, but, didn’t start any kind of prepping, just didn’t know what or where to start. About a year afterwards we had a week long power outage & had just had our lil girl. She was born on the 1 year Anniversary of 9/11. We got through just fine, as we cook on the grill, have gravity fed spring water, warmed water to bathe and used lanterns & candles for lighting. Again this raised fears & thoughts in everyone in our area, but yet, I didn’t start preparing or prepping.
Every year we grow a huge garden and up till this past Summer we gave away a lot of our produce & a lot of it would go to waste. We just simple grew more than we could consume. We have a few friends that would bring us canned goods such as, pickles, relishes, fruits & jams and we absolutely loved them. That’s when we thought, “why are we wasting a giving away all this food?” So this past Summer we started canning a lot of our veggies & fruits from our trees, still NOT thinking of any kind of prepping.
The Hubby & friends have always talked of the ‘what if’ scenarios, especially when all the talk came about of removing guns from people’s homes. We have a few friends in law enforcement who said the WILL NOT go to friends & family & ask them to turn over guns; they’d walk off the job first! We live in a very small country town, so, everyone knows everyone & we’re all like a small lil Family here! That was when he/Hubby started ‘preparing’ in that way, with buying more guns & ammo. Don’t worry though,…they were bought for hunting 😉
It wasn’t till the beginning of this year that we really starting paying closer attention to EVERYTHING going on in this Country & around the World. It wasn’t just 1 particular event, it was everything combined; from world events, government, economic, weather, rise in crime, you name it, it was in our heads!
I started VERY small with just grabbing an extra can or two of tuna, pasta sauce or peanut butter, still not fully on board. Just in the past 2 months or so, I/we have REALLY been putting full efforts into everything. Any little bit of extra money I have goes into some canned goods, pasta or something I can can myself. I started going to our local dairy farmers & friends asking them to save their 15 gal. cleaner containers for me, so I can store water. My son’s & Hubby have been in the process of putting wind & solar powers into the works. My 18 y/o gets frustrated/embarrassed sometimes by I think he knows I’m doing what I can to ensure a secure future for them. I recently took on a 2nd job for the extra money of prepping for our Family of 5 plus, another 8-10 Family members. I try to do something daily, which sometimes gets hard working 2 jobs, plus trying to run a household, but, I do anything I can, even if it’s as small as filling a few water jugs. We’re definitely planning for long term so winning one of these prizes would be a Preppers blessing!
‘Because no one else is going to take care of my Family!’
Thank you for this opportunity,
R.C. NY
91 Comments
Robin · April 15, 2012 at 10:43 am
Looking back, I left out so much! As you’re writing your ind is reeling & you just can’t think of everything. As some of the Ladies now, since I’ve started prepping full boar, my now almost 10 y/o daughter is always by my side helping. She gets a kick out of seeing what we save for foods & the watching all the shows and says,”look Mommy, they’re saving food just like us!” She’s fine with it all, but, then does question when I bring home more medical supplies & that’s when she gets nervous 🙁
Voice for the Unheard Cry · April 15, 2012 at 11:59 am
You go Girl I love it.
Voice for the Unheard Cry · April 15, 2012 at 12:01 pm
You are true our families are important
Robin · April 15, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Without Family what would we have?!? Nothing! Everything else is material, Family is irreplaceable, NOTHING can take the place of them! My children are my world & my parents have always been there for me. This is my way of ‘paying back’ or like the movie ‘Pay it Foward’. I will do whatever is in my power to be sure we’re ok!
Voice for the Unheard Cry · April 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I am voting again for you
Robin · April 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm
TY 🙂
Voice for the Unheard Cry · April 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I want oters to vote too so lady preppers usa get in here and vote
Sandy Main · April 15, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Family First!
James Davis · April 15, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I want you to winn
James Davis · April 15, 2012 at 12:23 pm
we are going to ge the news out there so others will vote
James Davis · April 15, 2012 at 12:24 pm
lady preppers USA want you to win
James Davis · April 15, 2012 at 12:24 pm
I want to say you story is wonderful
James Davis · April 15, 2012 at 12:25 pm
hope t o see morevotes for you soon
Joseph W. Sarvis · April 15, 2012 at 1:02 pm
You Go !!!!!!!!!!
Joseph W. Sarvis · April 15, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I am Voting for You!!!
Lisa · April 15, 2012 at 1:04 pm
<3
Marsha Gale · April 15, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I vote for Robin and Voice, two of the best Lady Preppers I have ever seen and who share all that they can and teach as well
Marsha Gale · April 15, 2012 at 1:30 pm
I am voting for #98
Dodie Wendt · April 15, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Sending more votes your way!
Don DeChant · April 15, 2012 at 1:32 pm
🙂 Good for you!
Marsha Gale · April 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm
#98….A caring and sharing person who writes and shares all she knows. These are the kind of people I want to be with or be with me when something terrible comes. To rebuild humanity, one must rebuild family. My vote is for her
John Tedesco · April 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm
🙂
Joan Hackney · April 15, 2012 at 2:05 pm
You got it!
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Vote #1 for my Wife. Good luck to you/us
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Vote #2
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 2:15 pm
#3
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Vote # 4
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 2:27 pm
My 5th and final vote. Robin has been truely working hard on all of this. Sometimes drives me a little crazy with with all her what if’s she saves and stores but she made a valid point to me a few weeks back. She was saving dryer lint and when I shook my head and laughed she got a little upset and said “WHAT?” I told her our house is going to be stuffed with all these what if’s. She about shoved it in my face and said, “light it!” I said I dont have all day to be putting out a fire in our bathroom I have work in the garage to do. I think here exact words were “Ha, so you do know what its for and I’d rather have a bunch of what ifs than say what now!” I know I’m bias being my wife and all but she has put her heart, soul and every spare minute into preparing our family. So of course my opinion is that she should win.
Lynne Lou · April 15, 2012 at 2:43 pm
A vote from a lady prepper.
MariAnne · April 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm
So happy to see a fellow Lady Prepper share her story. Great job Robin!
Robin · April 15, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Thank You MariAnne!
Marsha Gale · April 15, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Vote for #89, super story:)
Marsha Gale · April 16, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I am voting for #73, #84, #98 and hopefully Robin, my story will get there in time (operator error on my part). All wonderful preppers who care about their family and sharing with all of us to help us prep as well! Good luck
Tammy Ray · April 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Great job. I can relate! Sounds alot like how we started.
Vera Jo Clark · April 15, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Way to go, Robin!
Lynn · April 15, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Great story Robin!!!! Consider this a vote!!!
Jodi Boydston · April 15, 2012 at 4:24 pm
My friend from high school has started prepping, and added me to her list. This is a very informative read, I love it. Thanks for sharing, I now have a new hobby, hopefully I’ll never have to use it, but if I do, its something everyone can use.
Kathy Dean · April 15, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Good luck Robin i hope you win !
VanMom · April 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Great job.! Just an extra can or two each shopping trip along with your canned produce can make quite a difference for your family and extended family, as well!
shannon · April 15, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Great job
Pete C · April 15, 2012 at 6:57 pm
You have that right! Families are very important, too many have gotton further and further away from this instituttion of our lives.
Lenard · April 15, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Gonna try this again.
Vote #1
DebbieK · April 15, 2012 at 7:15 pm
YES!
Doug in Arkansas · April 16, 2012 at 12:02 am
I like this one.
Clarissa · April 16, 2012 at 12:18 am
=) Great Job lennys going to vote to when he gets on my lap top
Brenda · April 16, 2012 at 12:21 am
Please give Robin all my 5 votes.
Brenda · April 16, 2012 at 12:26 am
I vote for Robin—–I hope you get a great prize for this
Linda · April 16, 2012 at 3:19 am
Great story! My husband is not 100% on board mostly due to trying to keep his business afloat. I occasionally give him a list of items to buy that I cannot pick up at the grocery store or do not have enough knowledge about ie: generator , rain barrels , tools, ammo, fishing poles & tackle , etc. He is great about buying the items without questioning me =]
Kathy Dean · April 16, 2012 at 10:50 am
Have a great day !
Clarissa · April 16, 2012 at 11:59 am
=)
Brittany · April 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Good job! I want you to win, you lady prepper you!!! Your a great mom and wife, i’ve seen how much you do to take care of your family, and you deserve this!
Brittany · April 16, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I’m one of Robin’s sons girlfriends, and us and my two children are involved in Robin’s prepping plans. We have brought over some canned goods and rices, that are not used in our household. We support you 100%, and hopefully we’ll be surviving by your side!!! =]
Brittany · April 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm
VOTE # 3!!!!! YOU DEFINITLY DESERVE THIS!!!!! GOOD LUCK! =]
dawn mcclure · April 16, 2012 at 1:47 pm
nice job, i think this fits a lot of people good for you and most important goodfor your family
Brittany · April 16, 2012 at 1:47 pm
VOTE # 4……We got a winning lady prepper!!!!
Brittany · April 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Great Job! =]
george · April 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Good story. Im voting #98. Being a new prepper myself I find stories like this inspirational.
Clarissa · April 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
#3 vote =)
Clarissa · April 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
and #4
Clarissa · April 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
and #5
Jody · April 18, 2012 at 2:24 am
You are right. When things get bad the only person you have to depend on is yourself. I learned that the hard way. I am glad that I have found you guys. And I hope you win!
george · April 18, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Not bad #98.
george · April 18, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Im looking forward to seeing the solor installation come July if its done by then
Robin · April 19, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Thank you for coming to vote =) Oh there will be some sources of solar powers installed by then. Hopefully that beautiful solar oven that’s 1 of the prizes on here, but, we also will be working on a wind turbine, some solar heaters & I’d love to get a few solar panels! My goal,….eventually, to live TOTALLY off the grid!!!
george · April 18, 2012 at 10:23 pm
“Because no one else is going to take care of my Family!”
If only the entitlement crowd believed this we wouldnt be in the deep doo were in today. I think its called “personal responsibility”.
george · April 18, 2012 at 10:25 pm
“The Hubby & friends have always talked of the ‘what if’ scenarios, especially when all the talk came about of removing guns from people’s homes”
If we dont do something soon the lefties will be at our doors with a UN bluehat to help with this task.
Beth McDonald-Quarterman · April 19, 2012 at 7:54 am
Excellent Robin!
Susan Shea · April 19, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Here’s my first vote! I am so proud of you getting into the prepping so quickly and well. I can tell you did your research!
Susan Shea · April 19, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Vote #2 Gitter done Prepper Girl!
Susan Shea · April 19, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Vote #3 I’m really glad your family supports you
Susan Shea · April 19, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Vote #4 Be sure to keep all your furry friends in mind too. We have about 200lbs of dog food and about 100lbs of cat food stored too.
Susan Shea · April 19, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Vote #5 Good JOB!!
desiree · April 20, 2012 at 12:19 am
you have me thinking as well. wow your wonder woman but like you said who’s going to take care of your family. i wish you all the best of luck.
Marsha Gale · April 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I think she is one of the best on our LadyPreppers and so follow all she writes. Here is my vote!
Cindy DeVoe · April 23, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Great post, Robin! How very true for so many of us. I have 14 mouths to feed with just our immediate family so I know what you mean .Every can helps 🙂
Linda · April 23, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Great job and here is my vote!
Bonnie · April 24, 2012 at 12:23 am
RIGHT ON THE MONRY, KIDDO!!!
Robert Beecher · April 26, 2012 at 11:58 am
You have taken excellent steps to prepare for your Family. Be sure and include a way to defend yourself from those that haven’t. Good luck in the Future…
Kim V · April 26, 2012 at 12:34 pm
vote! You go girl!
Kimberly Williams · April 26, 2012 at 12:47 pm
🙂 Here’s my vote!!!!
Verna Worthington · April 26, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Thank you for your help. I am trying to learn to be prepared.
Team at Robin's Nest Cleaning · April 26, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Good Luck! #1
Team at Robin's Nest Cleaning · April 26, 2012 at 11:31 pm
#2
Team at Robin's Nest Cleaning · April 26, 2012 at 11:32 pm
#3
Team at Robin's Nest Cleaning · April 26, 2012 at 11:32 pm
#4
Team at Robin's Nest Cleaning · April 26, 2012 at 11:35 pm
#5 This is the least we can do for you as you’re always here for us! Good luck Momma! By the way, thanks for the 3 day weekend! Now you can do more prepping on your next couple days off!
sandy · April 26, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Good luck to my daughter. I love you very much and know how hard you’ve been working at this.
Love, Mom
sandy · April 26, 2012 at 11:45 pm
Wishing you lots of luck.
sandy · April 26, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Vote #3 for my daughter and her family.
sandy · April 26, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Another vote for you with lots of luck sent your way.
sandy · April 26, 2012 at 11:48 pm
And my final vote sent your way. Good luck Robin I love you!
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