There are several ways to extend the shelf life on the dried goods you are storing. It’s best to store in a cool, dry, dark area (like a cold storage room) and to remove oxygen from your containers if possible. I store a lot of foods in mason jars and have tested several jar lid […]
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Survival Mom 2022 Prepping Calendar
For the past two years I have gone through the Survival Mom Prepping Calendar and LOVE doing all the tasks and reading the monthly book recommendations. What I love even more is doing it as a group! In my Facebook Group we go through it week by week and share our successes and failures. I’d […]
12 “Days” of Food Storage Christmas (for Free or Cheap!)
Are you looking for last minute gift ideas? Would you like to encourage your family or friends to be a little more prepared without breaking the bank? Here are a few cheap or free ideas you can use that go along with the themes of our BabySteps. Pick one or two, or give them all! […]
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Your favorite food storage and preparedness products are all ON SALE and I’ve done a Black Friday/Cyber Monday round-up for you. Some deals are products I’m offering through my online store, others are links to sales I’ve found on the web that you may be interested in. If […]
The Great Mixer Debate – Bosch vs. WonderMix
Have you ever wondered which stand mixer is best? I actually own all three of the big ones and use them for different things. My Kitchenaid is great for cookies and I love the pasta attachment on it. My Bosch I use for BIG batches of bread, as well as for things like shredding chicken […]
Introducing the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer
We have been asked our opinion on home freeze-dryers many times since Harvest Right came onto the preparedness scene. A few months ago I went and toured the corporate offices and was able to learn a lot more about the company and the home freeze-dryer machines. Harvest Right offered me the opportunity to test out […]
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.