More Prepared

Eighty years or so ago, Americans knew how to get along by relying on their families and building their homesteads. They would grow their food, store it, repair things, make their own cloth diapers and soap, and so on. Products were built to last and repairs were made.  Americans will just buy something new rather than repair anything. This changed...

In these uncertain times of coronavirus and hurricane season, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your cupboard and other spaces around your home to find unexpected calorie sources. As we have become more and more accustomed to comfort in our lives, calories are viewed differently now than they were in the past. Are we eating too many calories...

As we approach month five since the coronavirus outbreak hit America, many of us might have difficulty remembering what it was like before quarantine and social distancing. With a vaccine looking like it will be coming by the end of 2020 at best, it’s time to dig in for the long haul. The time to prepare for the worst has...

Economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with rioting and looting has turned 2020 into one of the most tumultuous years in our history. Here are five steps to immediately ensure that you and your family stay as safe and as prepared as possible during these challenging times we’re all experiencing.  Here at More Prepared, we’ve been advocates of getting...

The lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with civil unrest might have caused some people to put preparing for natural disasters on the backburner. However, disasters certainly don’t go away, and one of the worst of which are earthquakes - especially for residents of California. There are weather services that can predict most natural disasters, including tornadoes, hurricanes and...