Sustainable Preparedness

In this episode, we're diving into the Thanksgiving story, bringing out the lessons of the pilgrims and Squanto and how they tie into our own mantra of 'prepare to share'. Join us for a mix of storytelling, practical tips, and a bit of Thanksgiving warmth. We’re all about learning from the past to better our present, embracing gratitude, and really living out that 'prepare to share' way of life. Hope you'll tune in and share this journey with us! *Show Notes:* ⁠https://www.thereadylife.com/27

Full episode here: https://www.thereadylife.com/22 When you think about it, most everybody, in our country at least, is dependent upon either the huge corporations and groceries and restaurants for a basic necessity of life, and that's not very smart. For thousands of years, reasonable people have all known that they needed to have a way to grow and preserve food so that they could feed their own family all year long. And often other people too. Because many times people have others that are dependent on them.

Picture a grocery store and all the various departments. Now picture what those departments could look like in your home grocery. It's an exciting thing! On this episode, Nancy Meissner joins us to discuss what it looks like to have a well-rounded plan for food security. *Food Planner:* https://www.thereadylife.com/foodplanner *Show Notes:* https://www.thereadylife.com/22

Here's your cheat sheet of questions to ask before purchasing a country home or property. In this episode, we cover 5 of the key questions you need to know about. But you can also download the full sheet of 20 questions, accompanied by details on why they are important and how to interpret the answers. Just visit the link below... *Download All 20 Questions + Details:* https://www.thereadylife.com/questions *Show Notes:* https://www.TheReadyLife.com/20 *Chapters* 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - How remote or secluded is the property? 17:32 - Is it located in a high, medium, or low regulatory state/county? 22:39 - Has the property been surveyed? 26:17 - Various questions regarding septic systems (including permits & percolation) 33:51 - Is grid power present on the property?

Full episode at: https://www.thereadylife.com/18

This is our secret ingredient to storing fuel for year. ~PRI-G (for gasoline): https://amzn.to/3PMAxKH ~PRI-D (for Diesel): https://amzn.to/3PJrFp6 For lots more info on preparedness and off grid living: https://www.SusPrep.com ~may be affiliate links that help support this channel without costing you a penny.

Here's a demo of how to equalize your off grid solar power batteries. Equalizing is an important part of battery maintenance for flooded lead acid (don't equalize sealed batteries like AGM or lithium). Here's a free e-book with some of our best tips for going off the power grid on a reasonable budget: https://www.susprep.com/offgridnow/

Gas or Diesel can go bad in mere months. Here's the method we used to store gasoline in a hot and humid climate for 6+ years--and it still ran perfectly in the car. Just to be clear, relying on fuel isn't ideal, but there are times when a fuel-powered device can make life a lot easier. And why not just have a supply of fuel on hand so you can use it? This episode explains how to make sure that fuel doesn't go bad. *For PRI-G* (the best gasoline stabilizer): https://www.SusPrep.com/pri-g ~ *For PRI-D* (the best Diesel stabilizer): https://www.SusPrep.com/pri-d ~ *Show Notes:* https://www.TheReadyLife.com/18 ~May be an affiliate link that helps support this channel without costing you a penny.

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Believe it or not, even a small air conditioner can keep a small home reasonably cool . And it is very energy efficient for off grid solar power use. Check out our full podcast on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtIQaadE-BI&list=PLIEIIBBxRWjhYW15E9dFkk1DyTw3-JNh1 Show Notes: https://www.TheReadyLife.com/15

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Wood heat is the most independent heat source there is! But there’s one downside–it needs wood.🤣 Unfortunately, firewood doesn’t usually fall in your lap! And while the cheapest sources require more work, there are really easy options if you're willing to pay more. And in this episode, we share our top 6 sources for where to find firewood. We’ll also discuss some tips for wood heat alternatives that are not as dependent on the power grid. And on this episode we are giving away a free eBook on heating with wood. *Get your free e-Book "Heating With Wood":* https://www.TheReadyLife.com/woodheat *Show Notes:* https://www.TheReadyLife.com/17 *Chapters:* 00:00 – Intro 04:05 – On your property 06:45 – National / State forest 08:33 – Wood mills 09:29 – Logging truck load 10:56 – Online sites 12:05 – Cut/split/delivered by the cord 13:18 – Energy Logs 16:08 – Alternatives to wood heat

This is based on our recent Country Living Survey. Full Episode: Country Careers www.TheReadyLife.com/16

Here's a free resource for starting your journey off the power grid. Download here: www.TheReadyLife.com/offgridnow

Here are the big 4 appliances that it would be cost prohibitive to power with an off grid power system. Thankfully, we have great alternatives for these, so you don't have to do without them :-). Watch the full episode here: www.TheReadyLife.com/15

Here's one of our best tips on how to make your off grid air conditioner more efficient. Full Episode: TheReadyLife.com/15

Air conditioning has historically been challenging to handle with an off-grid solar power system. But times have changed and we have great news for you! But, if you want to go off the grid with air conditioning and do it with a reasonable budget, you'll need to use some strategy. And that's what we've got for you on this episode! *Show Notes:* www.TheReadyLife.com/15 Download "What You Can Do NOW To Start Going Off The Grid" www.SusPrep.com/offgridnow 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - The Big 4 Off Grid “Do not’s” 04:26 - Off Grid Window Air Conditioner 08:30 - Portable Air Conditioner 10:43 - Off Grid Mini Split (Ductless) AC 14:43 - Solar Power to Burn In The Summer 16:35 - Tips To Reduce Or Eliminate AC Usage

This is my Wildfire Mobile Attack Unit, but please don't do what I did here. Check out the full video and blog post at: www.SusPrep.com/firepump

What happens to your water well when the power goes off? No more water! In part 2 of this series on independent water systems, we show you how to turn your conventional water well into an independent water system, so you aren't dependent on the power company for the ability to have water. *Part 1 of This Series:* https://www.thereadylife.com/8 *Show Notes, Important Links, and Transcript for episode 9:* https://www.thereadylife.com/9 *More Info About Independent Water Systems:* https://www.SusPrep.com *Chapters:* 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - The Problem With Water Wells 04:42 - The Ideal Water System 06:54 - The 3 Items You Need To Know About Your Well 18:45 - First Step To Making Your Well Independent (Hand Pump) 28:20 - The Next Step - Modern Options For Making Your Pressurized Well Water System Independent 36:18 - Final Checklist 38:34 - Questions and Sharing

What would life look like at your home without water? Water is one of the most essential resources your homestead needs, but it’s often taken for granted or overlooked. Many folks think they are all set since they have a well. But all it takes is a disruption of power for any reason and they find out how independent their water system is. This episode is part 1 in a short series on water, and we’ll be looking at how to utilize some of the less common water sources that could potentially be even better than the old standby–wells. *Show Notes, Important Links, & Transcript:* ⁠https://www.thereadylife.com/2023/07/how-to-build-independent-water-systems-with-springs-and-creeks/⁠ *In this episode:* -How water systems are dependent on “the system” -What the “ultimate” water system looks like -Natural springs, what they are, and how to use them in an independent water system -Using gravity flow to your advantage -Creeks, their advantages / disadvantages, and how to plug one into your water system -Why wells are workable but not ideal (we will cover how to set up a well next week) -Thoughts on rainwater systems Lots of info on independent water systems on our blog: https://www.susprep.com/category/off-grid-water/

Happy Independence Day! Join us on a special episode as we delve into the incredible legacy of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, and his pivotal role in shaping America's liberty & independence. Find the parallels between his pursuit of freedom and the modern-day quest for independence in homesteading--breaking free from 'the system' to secure essential needs like water, food, heat, and power. Special thanks to Roger Williams historians John McNiff and Stan Lemons for previously sharing their remarkable knowledge and making this episode come alive! Show notes for episode #7: https://www.TheReadyLife.com/7 How to make your homestead more independent: https://www.SusPrep.com Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 06:37 - The pilgrims: repeating the same mistakes they fled from 11:14 - Roger's principles of freedom, even for those he disagreed with 18:09 - The 2 tables of the law, and proper jurisdiction for each 22:33 - Roger's legacy - a lively experiment 25:54 - Closing thoughts and patriotic salute