I don’t think it really matters what you are prepping for; it’s the why that matters!
We have always had extra food on hand for snow or emergencies but when we realized we would have a major decrease in our income we started to get prepared. Soon we realized that using sales to stock up saved us LOTS of money when combined with coupons.
Then several years ago a light bulb went off as to the instability of our country and the socialistic tendencies of our government and being prepared became a way of life that we desired to teach our children. Dust off the Mason jars! Make time to play in the dirt with the kids (gardening)! It has drawn our family closer on many levels. But we kept all this in the closet so to speak. We didn’t want our friends, family, or neighbors thinking we were lunatics!
But then we found Kellene (PreparednessPro.com) and came out of the closet! While we are not on tv or even in print, we do speak and try to educate when we can. Why? Because we believe that God has given us wisdom to prepare for the lean years and hardship to come. We don’t want all our friends, family, and neighbors knocking on our doors hungry, we want them to be prepared! So, take that self-defense class you have been putting off! Clip those coupons! Buy a little extra on each shopping trip! Co-op with others to help can and garden! Your family will be happier and healthier now and your future generations will be blessed by being ready for anything!
That’s WHY!
T.N. DE
187 Comments
Linda Flaming · April 3, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Good answer! We try to prepare, but we are on a verrry fixed income, so we can’t do much. We buy something extra each month, but I feel we need to do more. I’m trying to figure out a way to build some raised beds so I can grow my own veggies and I have acquired 5 hens. It seems like too little too late to me, but we are going to keep plugging away at it and try to add a little more each month. I just hope the disaster doesn’t happen for a while.
Quiverfull4x · April 4, 2012 at 11:50 am
Linda, God rewards obedience and effort! We hope any disaster won’t happen for a long time, too. But each step you take in one more in the long walk. As Kellene says, “it’s not a destination, it’s a lifestyle!” We will be praying for you!
charles lawyer · April 4, 2012 at 2:31 am
exactly. been preaching to my friends and family 2 prep 4 anything and everything. most don’t wanna hear it, but the few i turn towards it, the better the world will be…
BJ Cunningham · April 4, 2012 at 4:56 am
So very well said! Do what you can when you can but keep that goal in mind. Great philosophy & great article!
Connie Doyle · April 4, 2012 at 10:37 pm
We are coming out of the closet too, and now teaching others how to start prepping. It just is something not to be ashamed of anymore…:)
Anna · April 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm
VOTED! 🙂
Kristi · April 6, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I love what you are teaching. One of these days I hope to start prepping myself. Thanks!
Kristi 🙂
Quiverfull4x · April 11, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Don’t wait! Each shopping trip can add up if you just put away an extra can or two. Don’t forget pets!
Anna · April 6, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Voted earlier but didn’t see my vote… Voted Again 🙂
Anna
Anna · April 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Voted
Anna · April 11, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Very good advice:)
Anna · April 11, 2012 at 3:54 pm
very enlightening article:)
Elizabeth · April 12, 2012 at 12:12 pm
I agree with everything you said. Sales and coupons are the way to go. Its nice to be reaffirmed by someone else, so continue to pass the word and we should all do the same!
[email protected] · April 12, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I am with you… keep spreading the news and help others be prepared too!
[email protected] · April 12, 2012 at 12:16 pm
by the way, like you said, it is never too late to get t he kids involved and have them understand the importance for doing this.
Elizabeth · April 12, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Any suggestions on a homeowners association that frowns upon gardens in our back yards? We’ve got one going on our side yard, but would have much more room in the back.
Quiverfull4x · April 12, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Try the raised bed or planters. We grow lots of tomatoes in a small raised bed and it looks very nice. On your deck, you can use large pots and it wouldn’t even look like a garden! Cucumbers would just love a large pot and a trellis! Good luck!
Chrissy · April 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm
You have my vote!
Chrissy · April 12, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Great article!
Chrissy · April 12, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I enjoyed couponing and learning from you… your stockpile is pretty awesome!
Chrissy · April 12, 2012 at 2:22 pm
What is Kellene? I can google it, but asking gives you another vote 🙂
Quiverfull4x · April 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Not what… WHO! The best person to look to for preparedness advice!
Chrissy · April 12, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I’m excited about our garden this year… now that you know who has so much free time, I hope to get it started sooner 🙂
Joshua · April 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Couponing is great and can save you a lot of money in the long run. Since you did save money then you can have a little bit more moving room then when not couponing.
Joshua · April 12, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Thanks for the great ideas!!
Joshua · April 12, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Prepping is hard when you have to worry about others. Prepping is very expensive and if you can save a little bit of money here or there it will help, and cut down on the stress.
Joshua · April 12, 2012 at 7:40 pm
There is never an end to prepping, you can reach goals in said time period. But you can never be prepared enough, to be at peace in your mind and being fully prepared.
Joshua · April 12, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Prepping, many things that people need to learn when prepping. One of those is canning and preserving. I have meet a lot of people old then me and I thought would know how to prep, but did not!! You can not vacuum seal everything, you must can fruits, veggies (even though kids hate them), nuts, the list goes on. So when you start to prep, or have started prepping, you need to learn how to can. Very important!! Internet is a wonderful thing and you can learn a lot from other people and do it rather quickly.
Steve · April 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Great Attitude! Good luck!
Steve · April 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Voted.
Steve · April 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Thanks for the advise and positive input.
Steve · April 13, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Loved the ideas. Couponing is money to put toward more prepping.
Steve · April 13, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Voted once more.
Eric · April 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Great advise!
Shirley · April 14, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Dear T.N. from DE – you write a great piece, you have my vote.
Patti · April 16, 2012 at 4:33 pm
From someone living in Florida this provides a more serious take on hurricane preparedness. Long-term preparedness involves a lot more planning, which T.N. helpfully discusses.
Patti · April 16, 2012 at 4:50 pm
I like the idea of involving the whole family. It is so important to include children in meaningful activities. (Just don’t be too surprised if at some point, they reject your vision – they usually come around to your way of thinking sooner or later!!)
Quiverfull4x · April 19, 2012 at 1:44 am
Thanks Mom!
Alan · April 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm
You give Prep School a new meaning.
Alan · April 18, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Nice article. The Why is important. The Why determines how you prepare. Are you preparing so you can outlive others? Are you preparing so you can help others? The Why give guidance to where you locate, what resouces you value, what you stock, what tools you learn to use, whether you hid your preparedness so other won’t steal your cache, or work with others in sense of community.
Alan · April 18, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Interesting thoughts. Ironic how many acts of “preparing” involve disengaging from complex technology and rolling back time. Before refrigeration there were mason jars. Before cars there were horses. Before TV there were rocking chairs and porches. Before DVDs there were sunsets.
I am not a total romantic. Not everything benefits from ‘retro”. I wouldn’t want to abandon all modern medicine.
Alan · April 18, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Exactly. Preparedness is a frame of mind, not just a set of skills or stockpile of resources.
Katy · April 18, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Sounds good. Wish more people were of the same mind.
Katy · April 18, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Voting again…..
Katy · April 18, 2012 at 10:11 pm
and again…..
Katy · April 18, 2012 at 10:11 pm
and yet again…..
Alan · April 18, 2012 at 10:11 pm
The Seven P’s. – Proper prior preparation prevents pretty poor performance.
Katy · April 18, 2012 at 10:13 pm
and one more time. Love you!
Eric · April 19, 2012 at 1:45 am
Keep teaching!
Shelly · April 19, 2012 at 11:43 am
Voting…
Shelly · April 19, 2012 at 11:43 am
Voting again…
Shelly · April 19, 2012 at 11:44 am
…and yet again…
Shelly · April 19, 2012 at 11:48 am
seriously, though, I will actually go through and check out this website soon. I do think that we are going to have a major crisis in the US in the near future, and that things are not improving as some are saying. I, too, am on a very tight budget, just do what you can and don’t beat yourself up over what you can’t do.
Shelly · April 19, 2012 at 11:50 am
Ah, I think I have one more vote!
Jim · April 19, 2012 at 1:19 pm
The preaching of the cross is foolilshness to them that perish. Lokewise with preparing for a hard time.
Kristi · April 19, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Thanks for the great ideas!
Kristi · April 19, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Love the comments, especially about the deck gardens
Kristi · April 19, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Voted
Kristi · April 19, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Voted once more! 🙂
John McQuay · April 19, 2012 at 6:06 pm
I am voting now
John McQuay · April 19, 2012 at 6:07 pm
I would also like to comment that this lady is one of the best! And I vote again
John McQuay · April 19, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Thanks for getting me started with coupons. Voted again
John McQuay · April 19, 2012 at 6:09 pm
TN I need your help canning this summer.Voting again
John McQuay · April 19, 2012 at 6:10 pm
By help, I mean instructions. Last vote
Shirley · April 19, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Took awhile, had to read all the other articles. This one still gets my vote #2
Shirley · April 19, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Why not vote a threepete?
Shirley · April 19, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Four for good measure…
Shirley · April 19, 2012 at 10:02 pm
…and five for a win!! 🙂
Darleen · April 20, 2012 at 3:21 am
you have my vote over whelmingly —way to go girl
PITAMOH · April 20, 2012 at 4:16 am
You’ve got my votes
PITAMOH · April 20, 2012 at 4:16 am
1 for the money 🙂
PITAMOH · April 20, 2012 at 4:17 am
2 for the show . . .
PITAMOH · April 20, 2012 at 4:17 am
3 to get ready 😉
PITAMOH · April 20, 2012 at 4:18 am
& 4 to go! Wait, weren’t there supposed to be 5?! I lost track somewhere . . . maybe I should hire an accountant 😉
Dewey · April 20, 2012 at 4:19 am
Of course I’m voting
Dewey · April 20, 2012 at 4:20 am
I do what the voices in my wife’s head tell me to
Dewey · April 20, 2012 at 4:20 am
& try not to annoy the crazy person
Dewey · April 20, 2012 at 4:21 am
besides, yours is the best by far!
Dewey · April 20, 2012 at 4:22 am
hope this one puts you over the top to win!
Jennifer · April 20, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Jennifer · April 20, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Love the idea!
Jennifer · April 20, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Excited to get kids on board!
Jennifer · April 20, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Will be a fun adventure!
Jennifer · April 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Support my girl and vote!
Nana · April 20, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Proud of you – your thoughts are great.
Nana · April 20, 2012 at 5:44 pm
We all need to be prepared for anything in life that comes our way – that’s why.
Nana · April 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm
I like what you say and the way you go about reaching your goals.
Nana · April 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Wishing you “Good Luck” in reaching your goals.
Nana · April 20, 2012 at 5:56 pm
We are most assuredly concerned, as you are, regarding the next generations, as we all should be.
William · April 22, 2012 at 4:53 pm
You can do anything if you have motivation and a reason to do it. That is why you need a reason to do something, either it is for your self or family or later in life that you will not see. You will always need a Why??
William · April 22, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Thanks for sharing your heart, there are not many poeple that can do that and do it for the wrong reason.
William · April 22, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Coupons are nice, helps keep the cost down on prepping, so you can spend more on other things that cost more, like water, food.
William · April 22, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Thanks for all that info that you have told and ideas that you have given me.
William · April 22, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Voted for the last time. Thanks
Cameron B · April 23, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Cool
mr p · April 24, 2012 at 12:40 pm
great suggestion
mr p · April 24, 2012 at 12:41 pm
the kids will be excited to get involved!
mr p · April 24, 2012 at 12:42 pm
i need to coupon more!
mr p · April 24, 2012 at 12:43 pm
i took a class upon your suggestion
mr p · April 24, 2012 at 12:44 pm
the class will be extremely beneficial in educating others
Zach · April 24, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Cool
Zach · April 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I have 3 more votes 🙂
Zach · April 24, 2012 at 2:08 pm
2 more votes, great ideas.
Zach · April 24, 2012 at 2:09 pm
1 more vote, my mom does coupons and saves us a lot of money.
Zach · April 24, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Last vote,thanks for the all the info that you have given me.
Laura Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:37 am
Thankyou for caring and sharing.
Christian Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:53 am
Thanks
Christian Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:54 am
Cool article
Christian Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:55 am
Really interesting
Christian Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:56 am
Keep up the good work
Laura Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 2:59 am
I Love the freebies you taught me how to get couponing.
Laura Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 3:01 am
The whole family can learn alot doing this together.
Laura Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 3:03 am
Great advice as always.
Laura Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 3:06 am
Thankyou for being patient with your little sister. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and your willingness to always help.
Sydney · April 25, 2012 at 4:10 am
Great Advice!
Sydney · April 25, 2012 at 4:11 am
Good job getting prepared 🙂
Sydney · April 25, 2012 at 4:12 am
A truly fascinating article
Sydney · April 25, 2012 at 4:16 am
Thank you for this!
Sydney · April 25, 2012 at 4:18 am
Will you write more about this?
Lauren · April 25, 2012 at 4:28 am
Nice article
Lauren · April 25, 2012 at 4:29 am
Being prepared is important.
Lauren · April 25, 2012 at 4:31 am
I can see why people should try to be prepared and save money
Lauren · April 25, 2012 at 4:32 am
Here’s another vote
Lauren · April 25, 2012 at 4:33 am
and another
Alex · April 25, 2012 at 4:38 am
Good job, Aunt Trish!
Patti · April 25, 2012 at 5:33 am
We don’t think you are a lunatic!! Harry always kept “emergency” supplies in the cellar at the Seaford house – though going down to get them was a bit scary!
Patti · April 25, 2012 at 5:36 am
Good job writing this article!
Patti · April 25, 2012 at 5:39 am
It is so wonderful that you do canning of food at home. You know you are giving your family quality food.
Charlie · April 25, 2012 at 5:41 am
You have a great way with words!
Charlie · April 25, 2012 at 5:43 am
Did I ever sing you my boy scout preparedness song?
Charlie · April 25, 2012 at 5:48 am
These are unstable times – it’s good to be ready for whatever comes.
Charlie · April 25, 2012 at 5:54 am
Pat has a really nice tomato plant going. Maybe you can show her how to prep them in mason jars. (If she gets some tomatoes.)
Charlie · April 25, 2012 at 5:59 am
Some good advice.
Vern Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Very concise!
Vern Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 12:32 pm
This won’t really matter when Jesus comes back. But until then, . . .
Vern Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 12:34 pm
We never thought you were lunatics. That’s way too strong a word. A little weird maybe but not lunatics.
Vern Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 12:37 pm
A career in writing maybe? Or maybe the NY Times needs someone who doesn’t have a liberal agenda.
Vern Caswell · April 25, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Did you stock up on ammo too? That’s in short supply here in the red states.
Katie Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:32 pm
I love the coupons!!!
Katie Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:33 pm
vote again
Katie Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Voted a third time:)
Katie Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Vote
Katie Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Yay fifth vote!
Daniel Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Voted
Daniel Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:36 pm
And I am voting again
Daniel Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm
vote number 3
Daniel Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm
One more to go
Daniel Nelson · April 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm
five votes yay!
Elise · April 26, 2012 at 12:54 am
voted!
Elise · April 26, 2012 at 12:54 am
Voted2x
Elise · April 26, 2012 at 12:57 am
Voted Again:)
Elise · April 26, 2012 at 12:57 am
Great article!
Joe · April 26, 2012 at 1:04 am
Great thoughts
Joe · April 26, 2012 at 1:10 am
Great article
Joe · April 26, 2012 at 1:22 am
Third time the charm!
Joe · April 26, 2012 at 1:27 am
Good Advice
Joe · April 26, 2012 at 1:31 am
Goog for the Fifth.
Joy Smith · April 26, 2012 at 5:26 am
It makes sense to me.
Joy Smith · April 26, 2012 at 5:28 am
good Advice
Joy Smith · April 26, 2012 at 5:34 am
Many good suggestions
Joy Smith · April 26, 2012 at 5:34 am
gives lots of food for thought
Joy · April 26, 2012 at 5:35 am
this article is well written and very thorough
Joy · April 26, 2012 at 5:37 am
well written and informative
Nelson · April 27, 2012 at 1:37 am
Vote
Nelson · April 27, 2012 at 1:38 am
Vote 2
Nelson · April 27, 2012 at 1:38 am
Vote 3
Nelson · April 27, 2012 at 1:39 am
Vote 4
Nelson · April 27, 2012 at 1:40 am
VOTE 5
Z.H. · April 27, 2012 at 1:41 am
I ran across this and you did a good job and you do need to find a reason why we/you prep.
Z.H. · April 27, 2012 at 1:43 am
I have to vote 2 more time
Z.H. · April 27, 2012 at 1:44 am
Vote 1 more time
Z.H. · April 27, 2012 at 1:45 am
Sorry two more time to vote
Z.H. · April 27, 2012 at 1:46 am
Last time good info
Cameron · April 27, 2012 at 1:49 am
Sorry forgot to vote, four more time
Cameron · April 27, 2012 at 1:50 am
Third time
Cameron · April 27, 2012 at 1:50 am
Second time
Cameron · April 27, 2012 at 1:52 am
Last time, great info, sorry that I did not vote early 🙂
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:07 am
You Rock!
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:07 am
Thanks for all the helpful tips
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:11 am
I look forward to some delish canning this summer 😀
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:12 am
Clipping coupons now!
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:13 am
Your preparedness pile must be amazing – I bet it takes a whole room
AG · April 27, 2012 at 2:14 am
I love gardening and am looking forward to growing my mint this summer too
Ginger · April 27, 2012 at 2:41 am
I agree that being prepared is very important, especially if you have others that depend on you. You have made a good case for it.
Ginger · April 27, 2012 at 2:55 am
I thought your article was well written. Thanks!
Deedee · April 27, 2012 at 3:02 am
Thanks for getting my family to understand how important it could be to prepare for the unexpected. PBS had a show about sunspots and the scientists predicted that a solar storm could devastate our electrical grid in 2013! suddenly, just like you a light went on!!
Deedee · April 27, 2012 at 3:04 am
I really like to help tear out the coupons. They make a real difference in the grocery bill.
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