The Seven Day Challenge is our way of celebrating National Emergency Preparedness Month in September. The Challenge is a week long series of mock emergencies with daily limitations and tasks to help assess your level of preparedness. On a surprise day in September, participants are notified that the Challenge has begun. Most of the learning and fun occurs as we share our experiences through comments, surveys, and facebook.


While the fun doesn’t begin until September, you can sign up at anytime to be included on our 7 Day Challenge email list.


Seven Day Challenge pages from previous years can help you prepare for the next challenge. We encourage you to check them out, and start preparing now! ARE YOU READY?

2010 7 DAY CHALLENGE Overview
2009 7 DAY CHALLENGE Overview

 

  • Kruchome

    I cannot find where you could submit a challenge, but once – and only once – my husband and I went hiking with our 7 month old in a carrier, and got lost. We found the car – we just couldn’t figure out what dirt road would take us out of the mountains from my husband’s newest “great” trail (not a trail at all).  We ended up staying overnight in the car with our screaming 7 month old because it got dark.  If we didn’t have a 72 hour emergency kit (and I wasn’t breast feeding) I don’t know what we would have done.  The only thing we forgot (and really needed) was the sunblock.  I had put in on before the 4 hours we were going to be gone….

  • Jltrend

    Can I purchase a binder. I do not want to download it.

    • http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net Jodi – Food Storage Made Easy

      Unfortunately we only offer it as a digital file. If you would like to order it on a disc we can mail you the disc, but you would still need to print it out and provide your own binder. Let us know if that would work for you and I can give you details on how to order the disc. Thanks!

    • http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net Jodi – Food Storage Made Easy

      Unfortunately we only offer it as a digital file. If you would like to order it on a disc we can mail you the disc, but you would still need to print it out and provide your own binder. Let us know if that would work for you and I can give you details on how to order the disc. Thanks!

  • Jltrend

    Can I purchase a binder. I do not want to download it.

  • Jltrend

    Can I purchase a binder. I do not want to download it.

  • Howey

    I’m new to your site looks like a great place to learn what needs done by the numbers thanks for the info

  • A Ramirez2

    So often when things are difficult or challenging, we need to take the baby steps and I love how easily Food Storage Made Easy helps to prepare you. I am knew at this yet i feel confident with the steps provided to help me with being prepared.

  • http://thisdisorganizedlife.wordpress.com/ Diana

    I’m brand new to FoodStorageMadeEasy, though my mom was really into storage and preparedness growing up so I’m not exactly a novice. I’m excited to give this a try and see how we do! We’re in one of those basement-apartment-resulting-in-VERY-little-storage-space situations, but, much to my husband’s chagrin, that has not made me any less determined to be prepared for any and all emergencies that I can think of. So excited!

  • http://thisdisorganizedlife.wordpress.com/ Diana

    I’m brand new to FoodStorageMadeEasy, though my mom was really into storage and preparedness growing up so I’m not exactly a novice. I’m excited to give this a try and see how we do! We’re in one of those basement-apartment-resulting-in-VERY-little-storage-space situations, but, much to my husband’s chagrin, that has not made me any less determined to be prepared for any and all emergencies that I can think of. So excited!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Susan-Irving/688766257 Susan Irving

    This is going to be a heck of a challenge for me as I am brand spankin’ new to prepping. I’m looking forward to it. I have a lot of shopping to do. ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Susan-Irving/688766257 Susan Irving

    This is going to be a heck of a challenge for me as I am brand spankin’ new to prepping. I’m looking forward to it. I have a lot of shopping to do. ;)

  • lyndamoney

    These are such clearly stated ideas. I think I can DO it.

  • Anonymous

    These are such clearly stated ideas. I think I can DO it.

  • lyndamoney

    These are such clearly stated ideas. I think I can DO it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1594565996 Anonymous

    i can’t wait for day four challenge. i was not even close to being able to do day 3 challenge.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1594565996 facebook-1594565996

    i can't wait for day four challenge. i was not even close to being able to do day 3 challenge.

  • Anonymous

    ZIbought your book when it first came out. Thank you for teaching me. I’m a convert since 2002 and the both of you have taught me so much.

  • the6jordans

    ZIbought your book when it first came out. Thank you for teaching me. I'm a convert since 2002 and the both of you have taught me so much.

  • Anonymous

    Hi, I did a two month Challenge in February and March. While I didn’t go without using various utilities during that time, I didn’t go to the store and relied entirely on my food storage. It was fun, a great learning experience, and something I’m planning on doing again next year. Good luck to everyone

  • Pantrydiva

    Hi, I did a two month Challenge in February and March. While I didn't go without using various utilities during that time, I didn't go to the store and relied entirely on my food storage. It was fun, a great learning experience, and something I'm planning on doing again next year. Good luck to everyone

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  • laura carpenter

    I enjoy your site and visit it daily. I have a suggestion. I am working hard to be prepared but it occurred to me that spiritual preparedness is very important, too. I know your understand this, but I haven’t seen any info on this on any of the lds sites I visit. I am setting a challenge for myself to not only have my 3 month supply ready but to be spiritually stronger and prepared as well.

    Laura (Mesa, AZ)

  • laura carpenter

    I enjoy your site and visit it daily. I have a suggestion. I am working hard to be prepared but it occurred to me that spiritual preparedness is very important, too. I know your understand this, but I haven’t seen any info on this on any of the lds sites I visit. I am setting a challenge for myself to not only have my 3 month supply ready but to be spiritually stronger and prepared as well.

    Laura (Mesa, AZ)

  • laura carpenter

    I enjoy your site and visit it daily. I have a suggestion. I am working hard to be prepared but it occurred to me that spiritual preparedness is very important, too. I know your understand this, but I haven’t seen any info on this on any of the lds sites I visit. I am setting a challenge for myself to not only have my 3 month supply ready but to be spiritually stronger and prepared as well.

    Laura (Mesa, AZ)

  • laura carpenter

    I enjoy your site and visit it daily. I have a suggestion. I am working hard to be prepared but it occurred to me that spiritual preparedness is very important, too. I know your understand this, but I haven't seen any info on this on any of the lds sites I visit. I am setting a challenge for myself to not only have my 3 month supply ready but to be spiritually stronger and prepared as well.

    Laura (Mesa, AZ)