by PREPARE | Apr 5, 2025 | Preparedness planning
If you have been in preparedness for very long, you know there are a lot of items that you should be stocking up. If you have lived through a natural disaster, you know the necessity of have some items on hand. You may have tried to go to a grocery store after a tragedy, and found shelves completely wiped out. Obviously, that is NOT the type of situation you want to find yourself in.
We have put together a list of the 10 things you really should stockpile BEFORE a crisis hits. We will be releasing the list in the upcoming (July) issue of PREPARE magazine.
Premium Members will be able to view the list via video feed. Please login to your members area. You will also have a pdf download of the list.
In addition,we have scheduled some amazing upcoming webinars and trainings that will be helpful to anyone who is in preparedness. These webinars will be available to Premium Members, and to subscribers of PREPARE Magazine on a registration basis. Look for more information soon, or visit: www.preparemember.com.
- * Impacting Your Food Supply: Why it is vital to GROW YOUR SOIL (June 27th)
- * No Electricity Cooking: Effective Use of a Solar Oven
- * Inexpensive Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems
- * Prepping with only Pennies
Popular Questions
What is the fastest way to improve 10 things You should Stockpile BEFORE a Crisis without making beginner mistakes?
The fastest way to improve 10 things You should Stockpile BEFORE a Crisis is to simplify the process and control one variable at a time. Start with the most important baseline: define the goal, identify the main failure point, and test one change before making another. Keep short notes so you can connect the outcome to the adjustment you made. This prevents guesswork and helps you build a repeatable method instead of chasing random fixes.
What should you check first when 10 things You should Stockpile BEFORE a Crisis is not working well?
Check the most immediate bottlenecks first: setup errors, missing inputs, bad timing, or inconsistent follow-through. Before buying anything new or changing the whole system, confirm that the basics are being done correctly and consistently. A small diagnostic checklist usually reveals the real problem faster than broad trial and error. Once the weak point is clear, make one correction and watch the result before adjusting anything else.
What common mistakes make 10 things You should Stockpile BEFORE a Crisis harder than it needs to be?
The most common mistakes are changing too many variables at once, skipping the basics, and judging results too quickly. Many people also copy generic advice without adapting it to their exact situation, which leads to weak results and confusion. A better approach is to work from a simple baseline, make measured changes, and give each change enough time to show whether it helped. That makes progress easier to track and repeat.
by PREPARE | Apr 5, 2025 | Blog, Premium Membership Updates
As we announced last week, we are beginning to offer live webinars on Preparedness topics. Last week, we hosted our very first live webinar on the topic of the importance of whole grains in preparedness, and proper storage of grains. The webinar was excellent, but as expected we did run into a few minor technical issues as we are learning a brand new service.
The purpose of these live webinars is to share resources and additional Preparedness training, and to offer exceptional training from experts and presenters. We are using one of the top new webinar platforms available, so we believe the quality of the experience is going to be excellent for those who attend.
We are very excited about this new presentation format, and believe it will be a valuable part of our Preparedness Community. Right now, we are offering these webinars/trainings as part of our Premium Member service. For those who are unable to attend the live training events, the webinars will be recorded and available in to our members in their membership area.
For Premium Members, a recording of the training videos we shared on the first webinar are available in your member area. Go to your Webinar and Video area to view and download.
If you are not a Premium Member and are interested in getting the video trainings, go to: PREPAREmember.com
by PREPARE | Apr 5, 2025 | Preparedness planning
Tonight (Thursday, May 23) at 7pm EST we will be hosting a Live Webinar Event. There are limited seats available for live attendance, but we will be recording the webinar and making it available to our Premium Members. We will be using some brand-new systems so we anticipate a bit of a learning-curve as we adjust to the video recording and chat features with attendees.
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The Webinar topic will be:
Intro to Home-milling and Storing Whole Grains
Using whole grains (10-12mins)
- Why use and store whole grains? (Nutrition, budget, shelf-life)
- Options for milling? (electric and manual)
- Differences in baking/using fresh milled flour? (wet weather, spoil, rancidity, storing the flour)
We’ll have a time for Q&As on Home-milling
Storing whole grains (10-12mins)
- Decide your option. Store & ignore? Store & rotate/use? Both? (Explain all suggest to do both rotate/use first)
- Methods vary but three rules remain. (dry, dark & cool)
- What to store in? (bpa free bucket, mylar bag, oxygen absorbers, portions)
More time for Q&As on Grain storage
by PREPARE | Apr 5, 2025 | Blog, Coming Issue Updates, Preparedness planning
It has been a very busy couple of months for us at PREPARE Magazine. We are so thankful for the support and encouragement we’ve received, and have been humbled as we recently celebrated our one-year Anniversary of the digital publication. It’s been quite a journey. It hasn’t been easy, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way, but our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving for each of our wonderful subscribers, expert contributors, and advertisers.
With our Celebration, we have released some excellent new services and resources. We continue to do our best to respond – as it fits our vision and mission – to the needs and requests from our preparedness community. We are blessed to have a small part in sharing good training, resources, and important strategies to help families in their preparation efforts.
Our desire is to share a message of hope and encouragement for the future. Certainly, there are difficulties ahead – but we can not allow the difficulties and challenges to drain us of hope. We believe we can work together to build a prosperous and happy future.
Here are some of the new resources that we have JUST LAUNCHED!:
New Premium Membership Subscription: In response to the growing requests and needs of more in-depth training in preparedness, we have created and launched a new Members Subscription. This new subscription-based service will allow us to go a bit deeper in training than what is typically found in a magazine format. We will be collaborating with some special experts to share regular monthly live-webinars to offer instruction and training on a wide-variety of preparedness topics. These monthly webinars will be offered as part of the benefits package for our Premium Members, and will be recorded so that our member have a growing library of expert resources and tools archived for their benefit.
There are other great resources that are included in the Premium Membership, including access to all previous released digital publications of PREPARE Magazine, how-to ebooks and special reports, videos, and much more.
For more information, go to: www.PrepareMember.com
Print Publication of PREPARE Magazine: It has taken a bit longer than we thought, but we are pleased to say that we have launched the print version of PREPARE Magazine. It is beautiful.
The full-color, bi-monthly, print edition is now available for subscription. There is a special bonus to early-subscribers, so if you have an interest in a print version of PREPARE – you may want to take action now.
If you want more information, go now to: http://www.preparemag.com/print-subscription/
Coming This Month!
Special Preparedness Training Webinars and Events:
Our first live-Webinar training will be held this month (scheduled for May 16th).
Our monthly Webinars are special live training events that are video and audio recorded. These training webinars will be made available to Premium Members (free), and others by registration and appropriate fee.
The topics (and guest presenters) are different each month, and offer diverse training content on topics related to preparedness, self-reliance, and disaster survival.
Webinars will be recorded and archived for Premium Members
Webinar Attendees will be able to ask questions (either live, or prior to the event) of the expert presenters or host.
Downloadable written materials will be provided on the webinar topic, and made available to attendees
Premium Members will be able to attend the webinars and receive access to the recording free-of-charge. Others wishing to attend (who are not Premium Members) will need to pay a fee to attend these training events.
Preparedness Community Board and Forum:
One of great needs in Preparedness is joining and sharing within a community. Coming soon to our Members area will be an active forum where people can discuss and share ideas on Preparedness topics.
Popular Questions
What special events are coming this month for PREPARE Magazine?
This month, we are excited to host our first live-Webinar training on May 16th. These webinars will cover various preparedness topics and feature expert presenters. Premium Members can attend for free, while others can register for a fee. Each session will be recorded and archived for future access.
How can I participate in the upcoming training webinars?
To participate in the upcoming training webinars, you can register through our website. Premium Members will have complimentary access, while non-members will need to pay a registration fee. Each webinar will include downloadable materials related to the topic, enhancing your learning experience. Be sure to submit any questions you have for the presenters in advance or during the live session.
What new resources are being launched this month for subscribers?
This month, we are launching a new Premium Membership Subscription that offers in-depth training and resources. Members will gain access to monthly live webinars, a library of archived sessions, and various educational materials. Additionally, we are excited to announce the availability of our print edition of PREPARE Magazine, which subscribers can now order. These resources aim to better support our community's preparedness efforts.
Are there any community features coming soon for PREPARE Magazine members?
Yes, we are introducing a new community board and forum for our members. This platform will allow subscribers to engage with one another, share ideas, and discuss various preparedness topics. It aims to foster a sense of community and collaboration among our readers. Stay tuned for more details on how to join and participate!
by PREPARE | Apr 5, 2025 | Preparedness planning
Just in time for our Anniversary Celebration – our May 2013 publication (digital) is ready to release shortly. We’re finishing a few minor edits and then it will be sent to our subscribers.
This is a beautiful issue that offers excellent, and extremely beneficial, content. As always, we are very grateful for the wonderful contributions from our expert Authors and partners. There willingness to share their wisdom and expertise to the Preparedness Community – is very much appreciated. We all benefit by sharing our experiences and skills with others as we all travel this important journey to Prepare.
New Print Subscription and Premium Membership
The new May Issue is only part of the announcement. We also have our Print publication going out – and the official launch of our new Premium Membership Subscription. Quite a busy month for PREPARE!
We appreciate all the requests in interest in the new print publication. Since this was a brand-new effort for us, we really wanted to have the publication in our hands before we began taking new subscriptions. Our early subscribers and partners have already started receiving their publications, and we will begin taking new subscriptions next week.
First notice of our Premium Membership and Print Subscription – will go out to our existing PREPARE Magazine subscribers. Subscribe for PREPARE here.
Thank you for your support in helping us reach our first Anniversary!!
