A Homemaker’s Prep List

The times are uncertain, but God reigns through it all. I have been called to share and help others prepare essentials for their homes, especially those I can only reach through the internet. This list is for those who want to prepare, homestead, be a smart homemaker and who want more stability in their pantry and homes. Let God guide you through this and in every decision you make. Let the foundation of your home be built on your faith in God, The Rock of Salvation. Here is a prep list for all things to come, economic collapse, natural disaster, floods and fires.

1. The most important thing you can have is your Bible.

“For man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

““Jesus said “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.”” Matthew 14:6

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28

Our lives mean nothing without Christ. As important as food, water and shelter are, God and our relationship with him is most important. This is number one on the list not because I want you to abandon your life for a book, but to always put Christ first and realize without God we can do nothing. When you get close to God, you realize how that is the most important thing, and the Bible lets us hear directly from God. It is such a beautiful thing and I would never want to live without it.

2. Water, and knowing how to acquire it

Water will keep you alive, keep you clean, make and cook food, and as we all know, water is essential for life. 

“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” John 7:37-38

When even God compares water to himself, we see another example of the importance of water. Not only that, but clean water is imperative for good hygiene and health. Bacteria and microbes that do not belong in the body can be found in dirty water causing various sicknesses or death. Filtering water is important and there are several ways to do it. My favorite way of filtering water through a shirt or cheese cloth, and boiling for 8-10 minutes. This kills bacteria, gives you clean water and is a system that is available in many circumstances. 

Your elevation also plays a part, so here is a chart for you to know how to boil water where you live. 

Elevation                                                                     Temperature

0ft	212 deg F or 100 d C
1500ft	209 d F
3000ft	206 d F
5000ft	202 d F
7500ft	198 d F
9000ft	195 d F
10,000ft	193 d F or 89.5 d C

3. Carbs 

“ Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”” John 6:35

Carbohydrates are a great, easy, and simple staple to keep our bodies going and provide our bodies with energy. Yes, every diet in the modern world will say carbs are bad for you, but I say whole grains, homemade bread and barley will make you feel 10x better than any protein drink or bar will. Jesus says he is the bread of life, and bread in the Bible is mentioned many times when speaking of healing. Daniel, when doing a diet not eating the king’s food, depended on whole grains and vegetables. The less processed your food, the harder your body will have to work to burn it off, rather than acquiring fat cells you cannot burn off. 

Important foods to stock up on: 

1. Flour
2. Rice
3. Oats
4. Barley
5. Lentils
6. Quinoa
7. Yeast to make bread

These staples are easy to store, last a long time and can sustain a family with the many types of foods it can be made into. 

4. Canned and Dried foods

These are foods you can store easily in small spaces and they will last a long time. 

1. Dried milk, butter, buttermilk, etc
2. Vegetables and fruits 
3. Tomatoes
4. Corn 
5. Spinach
6. Beans
7. Sweet potatoes
8. Mixed veggies
9. Peas 
10. Green beans
11. Carrots
12. Apples
13. Pears
14. Peaches

4. Herbs

One thing you will miss if things get hard, is flavor to your food. Herbs can add needed taste and help in many health issues. 

1. Basil
2. Thyme 
3. Sage 
4. Parsley 
5. Pickling spice 
6. Nutmeg
7. Oregano 
8. Italian Seasoning 
9. Other spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ginger, cardamon, and your favorites are best to stock up on if you’re able 

5. Honey

Honey has so many benefits. It can sweeten almost any food or drink, be used as topical and in herbal medicine, helps with allergies if you use locally sourced honey and does not expire! There is not much to say to convince someone to buy more honey… It’s honey. 🙂 

6. Something we don’t always see as valuable is salt! It can be used for food, boiling water, making saline water, salt water for teeth care, fertilizer and preserving foods! Don’t forget about salt! 

7. First aid kit

1. Tourniquet 
2. Bandages
3. Wipes 
4. Ointment
5. Swabs
6. Gauze
7. Sling
8. Personal medications and vitamins 

8. Seeds

Do not depend on your grocery stores to feed you. There will come a time they will turn their backs, become empty and run out of food. You need to be able to grow food for yourself, your family and possibly your community. Stock on seeds like beans, lettuce, herbs, potatoes and even fruit trees if you want! 

9. Sewing kit 

If you are depending on yourself, it is time to learn how to sew. We cannot ask Shein and Amazon to make all our clothes forever, sometimes it is best to just repair the clothes you have, create new pieces from old clothing, and make clothes yourself. A sewing kit will be very handy to have. 

10. White Vinegar/Apple Cider Vineager  

11. Pure ethanol alcohol high proof

12. Baking Soda

13. Corn Starch 

14. Sugar

15. Pure Vanilla Extract

16. Castor Oil

17. You won’t need this if you have a food vacuum seal, but this is a great alternative. Ziplock and a straw works just as well.

18. Can opener

19. Go bag

It is important to have some essentials, clothes, food and first aid all in one bag ready to go in case of emergency. This is something you can also store in a car assuming you will be able to use it to get where you need to go. You know yourself and your household best, so pack accordingly. 

20. Gasoline

21. Generator 

22. Zip Ties- multiple sizes

23. Duct tape

24. Wire brushes

25. Cord and rope

26. Rubber and latex gloves

27. Map of your local area/state

28. Knife, hatchet, bat, self defense tools

29. Solar Panels

30. Fire starter kit

31. Tools and bucket, especially for fires

32. Acetone

33. Essential oils

Some dried foods that would be helpful to have: 

Potatoes

Carrots

Strawberries

Mangoes 

Spinach 

Banana 

Mushrooms like lions mane, chicken of the woods, turkey tail, shitake, maitake and your favorites

Medicines that would be helpful to have: 

Vitamin C found in oranges

Vitamin D or get sunshine

B12 or fish 

Fishoil

Magnesium

Calcium

Vitamin E 

Acid Reducer

Acetaminophen

Allergy Relief

Multivitamins

Insulin 

This can seem like a large, daunting list, but this is your chance to look at your home, assess and decide what is best for your family. Pray and discern and see what you truly need in your home to prepare for the future. Remember, this doesn’t always have to be about the end of the world, but about providing for your family and creating a place where life can happen. Do not give up, trust in God and know you have already won through the blood of Jesus. 

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17