Welcome to This Prepared Life, Where Homesteading and the Apocalypse Meet. Join us for stories, education, and encouragement for women who prep, women who want to, and those that are still thinking about preparedness. You will find the prepping and homesteading topics one would expect with the unique perspective that women bring to the table. No matter if you are new to or have been on this journey for years there is something here for you. Hi, I'm Allison, your host. I am a coffee loving, apron wearing, mom, wife, prepper, and homesteader. I have been prepping for several years and homesteading for many. When I first started practicing preparedness it was hard to find women's voices in the sea of preppers out there. I hope that This Prepared Life brings those stories out there, offers education and encouragement to all.
The This Prepared Life podcast is an exceptional resource for both beginner and advanced preppers. Hosted by Allison, the podcast stands out for its thought-provoking and informative questions that bring out the best in her guests. Each episode is filled with valuable knowledge and insights that leave listeners learning something new every time. One of the standout aspects of this podcast is Allison's ability to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making listeners feel like they are sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of tea, chatting away with a best friend. Her approach puts beginners at ease and helps build on the knowledge of seasoned preppers.
One of the best aspects of The This Prepared Life podcast is how simple it makes prepping. Instead of overwhelming listeners with a long list of tasks, Allison emphasizes the importance of taking small steps that add up over time. She encourages listeners not to live in fear but rather to focus on gradually building their preparedness. This practical approach allows beginners to take action without feeling overwhelmed and reinforces important lessons for experienced preppers as well.
While there are many positive aspects to The This Prepared Life podcast, there aren't any notable negative ones. However, one minor critique could be that some episodes may feel repetitive for more experienced preppers who have already covered certain topics extensively. However, this is not a significant issue as each episode offers unique perspectives and insights from different guests.
In conclusion, The This Prepared Life podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in prepping. With its engaging host and thought-provoking questions, it consistently delivers valuable information that appeals to both beginners and advanced preppers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, this podcast provides practical advice, dispels fear-based thinking, and helps listeners thrive in their preparedness journey. Don't wait any longer - go listen to this podcast now!
I talk a lot about food storage but non food preps are just as important. Here are over 150 non food prep items from a recent post over on my Instagram titled If You Use it, Prep It. So get a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes. Preparedness is nothing more than planning for the things to come and we each get to decide what that looks like for our families. Maybe thats one extra of the items you use regularly or maybe thats several months or years worth. The only wrong answer is to not prep at all. What would you add to the list? Share your responses in the comments! I welcome newcomers to homesteading and preparedness here at TPL, we all started somewhere and we all had help getting where we are now. Feel free to reach out with questions, I love chatting with you. View the post If You Use It, Prep It here https://www.instagram.com/p/CnWsVjprqzq/ I get my buckets here https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=... Luci Solar Lanterns https://amzn.to/3HrNOCM First Aid Kit pictured is from https://www.refugemedical.com/product... Code TPL for 10% off (I'm not sure how long this code is good for) My book list is here Non Fiction https://amzn.to/3X5XdWH Fiction https://amzn.to/3Hr0zh6 Make sure to hit the subscribe button for more food storage, homestead, and preparedness topics! Find me at Website www.thispreparedlife.com Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/comm... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisprepare... Podcast https://www.thispreparedlife.com/Podcast Find more about products I use here https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links. Contact me via email at thispreparedlife@gmail.com Via mail at Allison TPL P.O. Box 195 Ponderay, ID 83852 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-... License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO
I talk a lot about food storage but non food preps are just as important. Here are over 150 non food prep items from a recent post over on my Instagram titled If You Use it, Prep It. So get a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes. Preparedness is nothing more than planning for the things to come and we each get to decide what that looks like for our families. Maybe thats one extra of the items you use regularly or maybe thats several months or years worth. The only wrong answer is to not prep at all. What would you add to the list? Share your responses in the comments! I welcome newcomers to homesteading and preparedness here at TPL, we all started somewhere and we all had help getting where we are now. Feel free to reach out with questions, I love chatting with you. View the post If You Use It, Prep It here https://www.instagram.com/p/CnWsVjprqzq/ I get my buckets here https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=... Luci Solar Lanterns https://amzn.to/3HrNOCM First Aid Kit pictured is from https://www.refugemedical.com/product... Code TPL for 10% off (I'm not sure how long this code is good for) My book list is here Non Fiction https://amzn.to/3X5XdWH Fiction https://amzn.to/3Hr0zh6 Make sure to hit the subscribe button for more food storage, homestead, and preparedness topics! Find me at Website www.thispreparedlife.com Membership Community https://www.thispreparedlife.com/comm... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisprepare... Podcast https://www.thispreparedlife.com/Podcast Find more about products I use here https://www.thispreparedlife.com/links Freeze Dryers https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... Thank you for your support! I receive a commission when you use my links. Contact me via email at thispreparedlife@gmail.com Via mail at Allison TPL P.O. Box 195 Ponderay, ID 83852 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-... License code: DAARCXIEKOU7IZTO
Episode 27 welcomes guest Patrice Lewis. We talked about so many things from the importance of community to moving a homestead. You can find Patrice on her blog Rural Revolution
Episode 27 welcomes guest Patrice Lewis. We talked about so many things from the importance of community to moving a homestead. You can find Patrice on her blog Rural Revolution
Episode 26 welcomes Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead. We talked about food preservation, long term power outages, using a car as a solar dehydrator, her new book Freeze Fresh, and so much more. This Prepared Life Community can be joined here. You can find Crystal on her website and daily on her IG account @wholefedhomestead Her book Freeze Fresh can be found in book stores and online wherever books are sold.
Episode 26 welcomes Crystal from Whole Fed Homestead. We talked about food preservation, long term power outages, using a car as a solar dehydrator, her new book Freeze Fresh, and so much more. This Prepared Life Community can be joined here. You can find Crystal on her website and daily on her IG account @wholefedhomestead Her book Freeze Fresh can be found in book stores and online wherever books are sold.
Today's guest is an episode not to me miss. I talked with author, mother, and prepper for over fifteen years, Millie Copper. Millie Copper writes fiction and non fiction and is the author of the series Havoc in Wyoming. We talked about creative storage in small spaces, being off grid, budget prepping, finding community as a prepper, her books, and so much more! You can find more about Millie's books at https://milliecopper.com/ You can connect on her blog that is full of preparedness and real food cooking information at https://homespunoasis.com/ Follow her on facebook at MillieCopperAuthor
Today's guest is an episode not to me miss. I talked with author, mother, and prepper for over fifteen years, Millie Copper. Millie Copper writes fiction and non fiction and is the author of the series Havoc in Wyoming. We talked about creative storage in small spaces, being off grid, budget prepping, finding community as a prepper, her books, and so much more! You can find more about Millie's books at https://milliecopper.com/ You can connect on her blog that is full of preparedness and real food cooking information at https://homespunoasis.com/ Follow her on facebook at MillieCopperAuthor
Episode 24 is all about being prepared not scared. Join me as we talk about what is fear, how to move from a place of fear to a place of focus, and what that might look like in our preparedness journey. Episode 2 from August 2021 is mentioned Proverbs 31:10-25 NIV is mentioned Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 24 is all about being prepared not scared. Join me as we talk about what is fear, how to move from a place of fear to a place of focus, and what that might look like in our preparedness journey. Episode 2 from August 2021 is mentioned Proverbs 31:10-25 NIV is mentioned Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 23 welcomes Jen from Serenity Hill Farmstead. Jen is a mom to four living in Illinois. Join us today as we talk about her life homeschooling four children, homesteading when you don't live at your homestead, their shed to house conversion, living with an auto immune disease and so much more. This episode is packed full and not one to miss. You can find Jen at her website, on Instagram @serenityhillfarmstead, and on her YouTube channel. This episode was recorded on 1/22/22. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 23 welcomes Jen from Serenity Hill Farmstead. Jen is a mom to four living in Illinois. Join us today as we talk about her life homeschooling four children, homesteading when you don't live at your homestead, their shed to house conversion, living with an auto immune disease and so much more. This episode is packed full and not one to miss. You can find Jen at her website, on Instagram @serenityhillfarmstead, and on her YouTube channel. This episode was recorded on 1/22/22. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 22 welcomes Rylee from @rylee_faust. Rylee is a 20 something homesteader, wife, & mom living in Northern MN. She and her husband are literally carving a farm out of the woods and doing so with passion and energy. Join us today as we talk homesteading, prepping, making it work on one income, tips for new homesteaders, living this life with small children, and so much more! Episode One and Episode Four mentioned in the show can be found at these links. This episode was recorded on 9/22/21. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 22 welcomes Rylee from @rylee_faust. Rylee is a 20 something homesteader, wife, & mom living in Northern MN. She and her husband are literally carving a farm out of the woods and doing so with passion and energy. Join us today as we talk homesteading, prepping, making it work on one income, tips for new homesteaders, living this life with small children, and so much more! Episode One and Episode Four mentioned in the show can be found at these links. This episode was recorded on 9/22/21. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading, head to the website to sign up for the newsletter and more www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 21 is all about Azure Standard and how I use this resource for bulk buying and my preparedness. I walk you through everything from placing the order to picking it up at a drop site. I also share some of the items I buy and what I like about Azure. You can find out more about Azure Standard here or in the story highlight on my IG. I wanted to clarify something regarding shipping fees that were discussed in the episode. Please note that while using drops there are no shipping charges some drops in certain areas do have a transportation fee. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 21 is all about Azure Standard and how I use this resource for bulk buying and my preparedness. I walk you through everything from placing the order to picking it up at a drop site. I also share some of the items I buy and what I like about Azure. You can find out more about Azure Standard here or in the story highlight on my IG. I wanted to clarify something regarding shipping fees that were discussed in the episode. Please note that while using drops there are no shipping charges some drops in certain areas do have a transportation fee. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 20 is part three in the Garden 101 series. Today we are talking about one of the most exciting parts of gardening. I share how I plan my garden, how I handle garden notes, what I plant, how much I plant, and figuring out where and when to plant for your growing zone. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 20 is part three in the Garden 101 series. Today we are talking about one of the most exciting parts of gardening. I share how I plan my garden, how I handle garden notes, what I plant, how much I plant, and figuring out where and when to plant for your growing zone. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Today is a special guest episode to end #womenwhoprepmonth over on IG. I have not one but five guests for you in a prepper roundtable discussion. We answered some listener questions, shared our thoughts on women who prep, and so much more! Joining me today are Miranda from @ourbusyacre, Des from @muthaprepper, Kim from @the_preppyredhead, Morgan from @roguepreparedness, and Adrienne from @hoodoomountainmama. Harvest Right Freeze Dryers were mentioned and you can find out more here. (this is an affiliate link) Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Today is a special guest episode to end #womenwhoprepmonth over on IG. I have not one but five guests for you in a prepper roundtable discussion. We answered some listener questions, shared our thoughts on women who prep, and so much more! Joining me today are Miranda from @ourbusyacre, Des from @muthaprepper, Kim from @the_preppyredhead, Morgan from @roguepreparedness, and Adrienne from @hoodoomountainmama. Harvest Right Freeze Dryers were mentioned and you can find out more here. (this is an affiliate link) Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Let's talk gardening! This is part two in the Garden 101 series. Today let's talk about starting a garden. Where to put your garden, different things to consider as you pick a space from sunlight to accessibility, and so much more. I also touch on how to garden if you don't have space at all. You do not have to have land to garden! Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Let's talk gardening! This is part two in the Garden 101 series. Today let's talk about starting a garden. Where to put your garden, different things to consider as you pick a space from sunlight to accessibility, and so much more. I also touch on how to garden if you don't have space at all. You do not have to have land to garden! Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Let's talk gardening! Spring is right around the corner and gardeners are getting out their seed packets in anticipation. If you are a new or beginning gardener this episode is for you. From annual to hybrid to days to harvest in this episode I define common gardening terms. I share examples and give you the knowledge you need to understand what you are reading in your garden books and on the backs of seed packets. The growing zone map I mentioned can be found here. This is the first episode in a garden series. Make sure and follow for the future episodes. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Let's talk gardening! Spring is right around the corner and gardeners are getting out their seed packets in anticipation. If you are a new or beginning gardener this episode is for you. From annual to hybrid to days to harvest in this episode I define common gardening terms. I share examples and give you the knowledge you need to understand what you are reading in your garden books and on the backs of seed packets. The growing zone map I mentioned can be found here. This is the first episode in a garden series. Make sure and follow for the future episodes. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 16 welcomes JaNae from @preparedlikeamother over on IG. JaNae shares about how she is a practical prepper and what that looks like for her as a prepper with young kids. She lives in Utah with her husband and 3 small children. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com This episode was recorded on 9/22/21
Episode 16 welcomes JaNae from @preparedlikeamother over on IG. JaNae shares about how she is a practical prepper and what that looks like for her as a prepper with young kids. She lives in Utah with her husband and 3 small children. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com This episode was recorded on 9/22/21
Episode 15 is all about your prepper mindset. I share three ways that we focus our prepping journey as well as talk about skills, failure, and more. The video mentioned can be found here IG TV Video Prepping as a Lifestyle Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 15 is all about your prepper mindset. I share three ways that we focus our prepping journey as well as talk about skills, failure, and more. The video mentioned can be found here IG TV Video Prepping as a Lifestyle Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 14 welcomes Chelsea from @littlemountainranch. She lives in the mountains of northern BC with her husband and 9 of their 11 children. Chelsea is a homestead prepper with years of experience in all things from gardening to animals to food storage. Today we talk about her journey to self sufficiency, her family's experience with a 47 day evacuation, and so much more. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com This episode was recorded on 10/7/21
Episode 14 welcomes Chelsea from @littlemountainranch. She lives in the mountains of northern BC with her husband and 9 of their 11 children. Chelsea is a homestead prepper with years of experience in all things from gardening to animals to food storage. Today we talk about her journey to self sufficiency, her family's experience with a 47 day evacuation, and so much more. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com This episode was recorded on 10/7/21
Episode 13 is all about getting started. Remember prepping is nothing more than planning for the things to come. So here are five things that you can do now in your preparedness journey. Stay tuned to the end for some bonus questions to help you define your gaps and take prepping one step further. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 13 is all about getting started. Remember prepping is nothing more than planning for the things to come. So here are five things that you can do now in your preparedness journey. Stay tuned to the end for some bonus questions to help you define your gaps and take prepping one step further. Follow along on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily on all things prepping and homesteading or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 12 welcomes Des from @muthaprepper! Des is a wife, mom, student, and works full time. She lives in CA with her family and gardens in the suburbs. We talked about her journey to preparedness, tips for new preppers, and so much more. Questions? Find me on IG at @thispreparedlife
Episode 12 welcomes Des from @muthaprepper! Des is a wife, mom, student, and works full time. She lives in CA with her family and gardens in the suburbs. We talked about her journey to preparedness, tips for new preppers, and so much more. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 11 I am talking all about root cellars! This form of food preservation is the least amount of work and there are alternatives for those of us who don't actually have a root cellar in our homes! Find me on IG @thispreparedlife if you have any questions! The book mentioned was Putting Food By, by Hertzberg.
In episode 11 I am talking all about root cellars! This form of food preservation is the least amount of work and there are alternatives for those of us who don't actually have a root cellar in our homes! I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com The book mentioned was Putting Food By, by Hertzberg.
Episode 10 is another look at a food preservation method. This time I am sharing all about dehydrating food at home. What is it, different methods for dehydration, and so much more. Please head over to IG @thispreparedlife with any questions you may have and lets talk all about dehydrated food!
Episode 10 is another look at a food preservation method. This time I am sharing all about dehydrating food at home. What is it, different methods for dehydration, and so much more. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 9 I discuss normalizing prepping. What might this look like? Can we, should we, is this even possible? National Preparedness month is coming to a close and now is the time to get your house in order. I'd love to hear your thoughts, head over to IG @thispreparedlife and share your thoughts.
In episode 9 I discuss normalizing prepping. What might this look like? Can we, should we, is this even possible? National Preparedness month is coming to a close and now is the time to get your house in order. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 8 I talk about encouraging future generations, taking back what is ours, and normalizing prepping. Ladies it is time to get your house in order and take some action. Join me for a ramble! If you have any questions you can contact me on Instagram or at This Prepared Life.
In episode 8 I talk about encouraging future generations, taking back what is ours, and normalizing prepping. Ladies it is time to get your house in order and take some action. Join me for a ramble! I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 7 welcomes Morgan from @roguepreparedness. Morgan is a wife and mom to two living off grid in AK. We talked about her journey, her new book, and so much more! You can find her at https://roguepreparedness.com/ Questions? Find me on IG @thispreparedlife
Episode 7 welcomes Morgan from @roguepreparedness. Morgan is a wife and mom to two living off grid in AK. We talked about her journey, her new book, and so much more! You can find her at https://roguepreparedness.com/ I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
Episode 6 is all about food storage. I discuss the 3 layers I use in my food storage and types of food for short term storage and long term storage. I also cover packaging methods and things to watch out for when storing food. You can print part 2 of the Preparedness Plan at the This Prepared Life Blog to help you brainstorm your food storage layers. If you have any questions you can find me on IG @thispreparedlife
Episode 6 is all about food storage. I discuss my 3 layered system and types of food for short term and long term storage. I also cover packaging methods and things to watch out for when storing food. You can print Preparedness Plan Part 2 - Food Storage here to help you plan out your food storage layers. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 5, I talk all about canning as a method for food preservation. Supplies you need, reasons to can, and more. If you have any questions you can find me on Instagram or at This Prepared Life blog.
In episode 5, I talk all about canning. I love canning from jams to jellies to applesauce to peaches this is by far one of my favorite food preservation methods. We talk about the basic supplies you will need, reasons to can, and more. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 4, I talk about self sufficiency and how homesteading and prepping complement each other. We will talk about various areas of our lives that we can focus on being self sufficient in. If you have any questions you can find me on Instagram or at This Prepared Life blog.
Episode four is all about self sufficiency. Doing things on our own, making things on our own, removing ourselves from the system in whatever ways we are able. Homesteading and self sufficiency complement each other and I share about various areas of our lives that we can focus on being self sufficient in. I would love to connect with you on Instagram @thispreparedlife where I share daily about preparedness and our homestead journey or at www.thispreparedlife.com
In episode 3, I welcome Kim as our first guest on the podcast. Kim is a mom and grandma living in southern CA. We talk about her journey to a preparedness lifestyle, freeze drying, and more. If you have any questions you can find me on Instagram or at This Prepared Life
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