Everybody should take a look at there preps and see what is missing. We get caught up in the prepping and forget the little things we need. I do it all the time. Checking your preps should be done monthly. This is my opinion please do what is right for you. A lot of people get tons of one thing and never get salt, sugar, spices, and things like that. I try to stock things I like.
I will say that if it ever gets bad you will eat things you do not like. Try different things now that I find on sale. You may have to eat it later. For example you do not like Tuna so you do not buy it. But if the SHTF you would much rather have Tuna than eat a Rat.. Just saying. Think about it. I always check to see what is missing in my preps. Sit back take a good long look at what you have and think of what you need to add. Watch videos or ask a like minded person to give you ideas. We all learn something new all the time.
Some people stock tons of rice but nothing to go with it. A simple package of chicken or beef bullion will flavor that right up. Kids will suffer the most as they will not eat just anything at first. They will eventually eat it but hard on them at first. Make things from your preps to let the kids try it out. Then adjust it accordingly. Cooking sources are just as important as food. With out a way to cook it you will be eating it raw.
Learn to cook what you prep. We all stock things and know how to cook but can you cook with out heat. Do you know how to make rice with just water? Or how long it takes to make it that way? Just check around because knowledge and common sense are the key to preparing.
I want to touch on another topic here. Remember if it gets bad you will need a way to protect your family. I know you have a gun. But always remember practice makes perfect. Know your choice of weapons. Study them and shoot them. Anyone can tell you what weapon to buy but you have to choose what is best for you. Only you know what you can handle. Only you can decide what is best for you. I want to say that guns do not work with out ammo. Unless you plan on just throwing your weapon at people.
Learn to hunt, trap, and fish now it may come in handy and you do not want to be out there trying to learn while your hungry. Read books and go out and try it first hand. Farming and gardening are a plus too. You need seeds to grow a garden so put some in your supplies. They will come in handy.
See being prepared is more than stocking up.Prepping is knowledge. You will need it. Like I said I am not an expert just offering my ideas and thoughts. You have to do what is right for you. Enough rambling from me.
Thanks for reading this and remember to LIVE -- LAUGH -- PREPARE
