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 […]
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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 (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, […]
The 7 Day Challenge: Day 2 (THURSDAY)
There has been an outbreak of the swine flu (or something like it) in your city, and you are ordered into quarantine in your home. (YESTERDAY’S LIMITATIONS DON’T APPLY, THESE ARE ALL NEW) For this day, and ALL days of the challenge: no spending money, no going to stores, and no restaurants. Today is more […]
The 7 Day Challenge: DAY 1 WINNERS
Make sure to read DAY 1’s facebook discussions to see what we all learned from living through a flood and evacuation. (You can read it even if you don’t use facebook!) In a situation where you have no power, a hungry family, and are totally stressed out, wouldn’t it be nice to have some food […]
Hi there! I’m Jodi. I share my preparedness adventures via the blog and social media so you can see what I’m working on day to day.