Today, I want to break the numbers down with you — calmly, clearly, and practically — so we can understand what families are really up against in 2025… and how your pantry plays a powerful role in keeping your household stable.

Our grandparents didn’t call it “prepping.” They just called it life. During the Great Depression and wartime years, self-reliance wasn’t a trend — it was survival. They wasted nothing, reused everything, and knew how to stretch a meal farther ...

 When food assistance falters, millions of families feel the impact immediately. The empty EBT balance, the uncertainty at the checkout — it’s more than a financial strain; it’s emotional. But while the system may fail, your pantry doesn’t...

You remember that feeling, don’t you? The one that hit when you walked into the grocery store and saw shelf after shelf sitting empty. Not just the fancy things — the basics. Flour. Rice. Toilet paper.You stood there, b...

When you open your pantry, do you see stuff or security? In my newest podcast episode, we’re shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset — because peace of mind begins one shelf at a time....