You may have noticed I've been sort of MIA...

You may have noticed I've really been laying low lately. I've taken a break from social media, I haven't written quite as many articles as usual, and I've even skipped days posting - something I haven't done in my almost 12 years running this website. It may seem like I've lost my motivation.

In fact, it's been just the opposite.

When I got back from Europe, I needed to replenish some of my stores. I'd put a lot of things in storage but I also gave a great deal of food to family members and friends. I suffered from sticker shock the first time I went to the store - I could hardly believe how much the prices had gone up in the eight months I was away. There's nothing that puts things in perspective like not going to an American store for 3/4 of a year and then going in with a plan to fill your short-term pantry!

It got me thinking about how discouraging it must be if you're trying to get prepped and your budget is tightly fixed to go in and see all these sky-high prices and wonder how in the world you're supposed to be getting ready for the Zombie Apocalypse at these prices. Heck, maybe it'd be easier to just let the zombies get you and join their ranks.

Of course, most of us don't want to be zombies. So, I sat down and started writing. I wrote about all the things of learned and the things I'd want to know when trying to become better prepared with a teeny tiny budget. Heck, I was LIVING it!
So...here's what I did.

I came up with this book: How to Prep When You're Broke.

It's jam-packed with information about figuring out what kind of money you have to spare - if any, personal stories, things you can do that don't cost a dime, thrifty prepping strategies, and good old-fashioned encouragement.

Prepping costs money.

Everyone knows that, even the most staunch I'll-Never-Be-A-Doomsday-Prepper-Why-Don't-You-Live-A-Little co-worker you might have.

So, in this economy, under these conditions, how are you supposed to get prepared for the Next Big Catastrophe? Is it even possible?

Absolutely, it is.

And I know this for a fact from personal experience.

Being broke is nothing new for me. In fact, it was being broke that started me down the preparedness path almost thirty years ago. I did this while flat broke for a long, long time, and it changed my life. Not only was I ready for emergencies, but I also found that my financial situation improved. Being prepared makes sense and affects your life positively in so many different ways.

The number one factor people mention when asking questions on my website is money. They're wondering how they can afford to do all these things that sound so extravagant when they're just getting by. They want to know if it's even possible to prep in the world we're living in today.

They want to know if they can do it, even though they're broke.

You can.

And in How to Prep When You're Broke, I'm going to show you how.

What's in the book?

This book is a thorough overview of how to get past the mindset of, "I can't afford it." Here are the chapters:

Budgeting When You're Broke
The First Prep: Your Emergency Fund
What Emergencies Are Most Likely for YOU?
Preparedness Begins in Your Head
A List of Lists
The Preps You Already Have
Spend More Time Doing and Less Time Buying
Prepping When You Don't Have a Dime to Spare
Water, Water, Everywhere
You Need Extra Food, Dude
All Around the House
Prepping for Your Health
Prepping for Emergencies and Disasters
Off-Grid Climate Control
Battling Doom Fatigue and Burnout

How to Prep When You're Broke is jam-packed with all my best low-budget advice and information!

Who's this book for?

This book is for anyone who wants to prep but is struggling with putting the money together to do it. It's all about getting the most bang for your buck and learning HOW to survive, not just BUYING your way to survival. It does break things down to the simplest parts for those who are new to prepping, but anybody who wants to spend more time doing and less time buying will benefit from How to Prep When You're Broke.

If you really want to be prepared for the next pandemic, the next natural disaster, or even the next unexpected expense, but you aren't sure if you can afford it, this book is for you. Written with love, encouragement, and a lot of personal experience, I put my heart into it, and I hope it makes the whole thing seem more approachable for you.

The DEALIO
For the next few days, just in time for Labor Day Weekend and the first of the month, you can name your price for this book. If times are tough, you can get it for as low as $2. If you can't even swing that, please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we'll make sure you get a copy. If you're in a better position, you can put in some extra money when buying your book and sponsor it for a fellow prepper. There's no obligation - the choice is yours.

I'll be offering the book in PDF format for a limited time, and we really truly want your feedback. If you think it's missing something important, please drop me a line at the email address above so that I can add it before I turn it into a physical book. I really want to make this the most thorough guide to budget-friendly prepping out there, and I need your help to do it.

Please support The OP and grab your copy today. Your purchases help keep the website going in these difficult days of "disinformation czars" and defunding efforts.

Grab your PDF copy here and pay what you can:

https://selfrelianceandsurvival.com/product/how-to-prep-when-youre-broke/

Thank you so much, and I hope you find this super-helpful no matter where you are in your prepping journey.