Make sure to read DAY 5’s facebook discussions and comments on the post to see what we all learned from having to pull cope with job loss, and water loss. (You can read it even if you don’t use facebook!) When a natural disaster happens and computers with LOCAL external hard drives get crushed, or […]
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The 7 Day Challenge: Day 5 (SUNDAY)
There has been an earthquake and you have lost some utilities For this day, and ALL days of the challenge: no spending money, no going to stores, and no restaurants. Your water pipe broke, and you have no water access The power has been cut off It’s the 2nd day of the earthquake, your fridge […]
The 7 Day Challenge: DAY 4 WINNERS!
Make sure to read DAY 4’s facebook discussions and comments on the post to see what we all learned from having to pull cope with job loss, and water loss. (You can read it even if you don’t use facebook!) Being prepared for a financial crisis is just as important, if not MORE important then […]
The 7 Day Challenge: Day 4 (SATURDAY)
Times are tough. You have no income at the time. You have lost some critical utilities and are having to cut back on certain items. It’s also the weekend, you’ve had a rough week and want to do something fun with your family or your friends. ***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SUNDAY’S CHALLENGE: We want you to […]
The 7 Day Challenge: DAY 3 WINNERS!
Make sure to read DAY 3’s facebook discussions and comments on the post to see what we all learned from having to pull together a last minute meal. (You can read it even if you don’t use facebook!) Being able to cook great meals from your pantry can save you time and money on those […]
The 7 Day Challenge: Day 3 (FRIDAY)
Your spouse calls and announces their boss is coming over for dinner (or your boss invites themselves over for dinner TONIGHT!). You have no WAY to go to the store, and you have to come up with an impressive meal from what you already have in your home. THESE LIMITATIONS AND TASKS ARE ALL NEW, […]



Hi there! I’m Jodi. I created Food Storage Made Easy to help make food storage and emergency preparedness feel simpler and more doable. This site is home to the tips, recipes, checklists, and resources I’ve created and shared over the years.