PREPPERMANIA

What does it mean to be a Prepper*?

It means that no matter what is going on in your life; no matter how busy and crazy it all gets, you still think about and do something to get prepared.

(A Prepper will get up and write on her prepper blog even when she is sick, or on vacation!)

A Prepper has emergency preparedness on the brain all the time.

A Prepper finds information and then uses that information to get better prepared.

A Prepper is sometimes looked at as crazy, or over the top, or extreme. There are levels of Prepper - from the part time Prepper to the professional Prepper. 

There is the survivalist who has a hideaway stockpiled with food, water, guns, and everything imaginable to survive the apocalypse. (if we say they are crazy, and they are the only ones who survive, who ends up being the smart one?)

(This picture cracks me up!!!

I like the show Doomsday Preppers, but have only seen it once, because like millions of Americans who are tightening our belt, we cut cable.)

Unlike some of the Preppers you see on the show Doomsday Preppers, some Preppers prefer to keep a low profile.

A Prepper can be anyone; we can look like anyone. We can be your next door neighbor.

Tim Ralston: husband, father, owns his own business. And a prepper.

Tim: “The truth is 'Doomsday Preppers' is not about the apocalypse, Mayan Calendar or end of the world but rather about the lives of ordinary Americans who are preparing for life’s uncertainties.
Disasters and emergencies can happen at anytime; they can happen today or 1000 years from now. The title of the show includes the word 'doomsday,' which conjures up negative thoughts, however; it is simply a wake up call that we are living in troubled times that we can't wish away.”

Prepping is a positive step that empowers individuals. The more prepared you are the less stress and anxiety you have. Those who know me know I am an extremely positive person--but I don't bury my head in the sand either.


Frankly, I think it is our responsibility to ensure that we have extra food and water on hand in the event of an emergency. It is simply a lifestyle. In between family life, work, soccer and baseball games, I learn, teach and prepare.” 
 Despite the stereotypes, preppers don’t believe the world is going to end anytime soon or hide out in bunkers. They are typically community oriented and wish to contribute to safeguarding the nation from harm.

The fact that you are reading this blog means that you are already a Prepper, or are thinking about becoming one. 

Do It!!!!!

Join the prepared side!!!!

*Prepper (noun): An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances or lifestyle without significant reliance on other persons (i.e., being self-reliant), or without substantial assistance from outside resources (govt., etc.) in order to minimize the effects of that change on their current lifestyle.  (from website PREPPER.ORG)