Wheat is a common staple in long-term food storage. It’s nutritious, versatile, and easy to store. But did you know there are different types of whole wheat? Do you know what to do with all that stored wheat if you needed to eat it? Read more to learn how to use wheat and integrate it into your favorite recipes.

Colette from My Computer is My Canvas drops by this week to share 8 emergency preparedness hacks she has learned first hand from living through several natural disasters, including Hurricane Sandy. Don’t miss this important information from someone who has been there. She even includes one of her amazing printables to help you get organized in your preparedness efforts!

Freeze dried foods may be unknown territory for you. Diving right in and purchasing food you aren’t sure how to use may be a wasteful trial-and-error process. Read about my recommendations for the best way to sample freeze dried foods so you can get started with using them in meals you will love!

Meat stored in your food storage can be delicious. Skip the sketchy meat substitutes and opt for delicious, real freeze dried meat instead!

Getting prepared for emergencies can feel overwhelming. Preparedness beginners may feel that they have to prepare for anything and everything all at once, but there is a better way. Here are 5 tips to help you get started with your emergency preparedness efforts.

Freeze drying your own food at home is an appealing idea to many people who are interested in food storage. The Harvest Right freeze dryer has received a lot of attention, but I share my thoughts on why I’m not yet ready to purchase one for my home.

This summer, why not make some happy family memories while practicing emergency preparedness skills! Spending time with your family camping, at the lake, or on a road trip can give you some great opportunities to practice preparedness all while having fun.

This year’s Thrive Life Spring sale has more deeply discounted items than Black Friday 2016. Learn my secrets and tips for making the most of it!

Find 58 preparedness quotes from LDS apostles, prophets and other leaders given in General Conference over the last 70 or so years. Also find an additional 32 preparedness quote from other great people.

We hope that our preparation allows us to forget our fear and find peace. But there is a type of preparation that sometimes gets overlooked and yet I believe it to be the most important preparation we can make.