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A Year Without the Grocery Store: A Step by Step Guide to Acquiring, Organizing, and Cooking Food Storage (Are You Prepared, Mama?) Paperback – January 30, 2018

by Karen Morris (Author)
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In these uncertain times, your family can go a Year Without the Grocery Store!

While everything around us is in disarray and filled with confusion, you can take control of this area of your life and know that your family will have plenty of food, no matter what your circumstances. More importantly, if you’re consistent, you can accomplish this in fifteen minutes a day or less!

Strapped for cash? Provide your family with a year’s worth of food for $160 per person per year! I’ll show you how.

In A Year Without the Grocery Store, I’ll walk you through a step by step plan which:

• Incorporate the meals that your family already loves

• Takes into account your family’s unique food allergies, intolerances, and preferences.

• Teaches you how to economically store food your family loves.

• Provides you with simple recipes using basic ingredients to make comfort foods that your family craves.

Discusses alternate ways to cook your food storage in case you encounter an extended power outage.

• Instructs you how to safely store and use stored water.

• Points out pitfalls and holes in most people’s food storage and crafts a plan for how to avoid them.

Don’t know what you don’t know? I help you figure things out!

Discover the top four food storage items most people miss.

What often overlooked item is essential for cooking food storage?

What one type of item that most people forget can change the same basic ingredients into totally different meals? How does that work?

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About the Author

On Good Friday in 2011, our house in Ferguson, Missouri was hit by an F4 tornado. Many people write about food storage from their accumulating of food storage during easy times. They have a knowledge of it, but haven't had to really live it. I haven't written about food storage because of our abundance, but because we've had to live from our food storage out of necessity. We lived through that F-4 tornado that hit our house. While the tornado didn't completely destroy our home, we were displaced by it. Having food storage in our house allowed me to literally pack up three week's worth of food and take it to the hotel in which the insurance company was putting us up. I didn't have to think about food or menus or about money to eat out every meal. This knowledge gave me the freedom to focus on getting things settled with the insurance company. I had the freedom to keep my kids going and to deal with them not feeling safe. I had the freedom to run to different places to sign documents or make the different phone calls to deal with the devastation the storm wreaked on our home. Since that time, I've lived through two other life-changing events. I was an eye-witness to the Ferguson riots. No matter which side of the equation you come down on, it was life-changing and eye-opening. I also lived through an armed standoff with a knife-wielding man during my family's time at a local homeschool chess club. This taught me the importance of knowing how to react before something happens, so you get it right. You don't have time to think things over. Each of these things taught me a new level of self-sufficiency and preparedness. I never knew what life was going to throw at me, but my journey to self-sufficiency started with food storage and grew beyond my wildest imaginings. If you are interested in finding out more about me, Karen Morris, or A Year Without the Grocery Store, you can head here: http: //ayearwithoutthegrocerystore.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 30, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 127 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984037048
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984037046
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.29 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,647 ratings

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Karen Morris

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Karen Morris: a devoted Christian, wife, homeschooling mom, and enthusiastic prepper. She's a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of interests. As an author, blogger, and Trekkie, she adds a unique flair to her journey towards self-sufficiency and preparedness.

Karen's path to preparedness began unexpectedly with couponing, amassing a stockpile of essentials that unintentionally laid the groundwork for her family's self-reliance. A pivotal tornado experience highlighted the importance of having both provisions and the means to use them when displaced. Further encounters, like the Ferguson riots and a harrowing knife-wielding attacker, underscored the significance of mental readiness.

With a heart for equipping others, Karen offers actionable insights and advice for families to navigate life's uncertainties. Whether through her writings, videos, or speaking engagements, she empowers individuals to take incremental steps toward preparedness.

Today, Karen resides on a thriving mini-homestead in Illinois, sharing her journey through books, blogs, and social media.

Through her resilient spirit and wealth of experiences, Karen Morris is not only a beacon of inspiration but a practical guide for families seeking to secure their future. In a world of uncertainties, she continues to remind us all that preparedness is not just a lifestyle – it's a mindset that transforms challenges into opportunities for growth.

You can find her at:

- https://areyoupreparedmama.com

- https://ayearwithoutthegrocerystore.com

- https://youtube.com/areyoupreparedmama

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the themes excellent and informative, with recipes and alternative things. They also describe the content as concise, precise, and a great read with creative storage ideas and s simple system for keeping track of your stash.

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Customers find the book's content practical, with recipes and resources to help them on their way. They also say it covers what needs to be learned quickly and is an easy read that's accessible for frequent use. Readers also say the tone and exercises are encouraging and help them take action. They say it's a good book to get the ball rolling and is very practical.

"This book was very helpful. Love that it had assignments for me at the end of each chapter so I didn’t feel overwhelmed! Recommend!!" Read more

"...a year at a time with what I can and this book has great information on how to store everything...." Read more

"...Not only does the author go into how to do it, she also provides recipes and resources to help you on your way...." Read more

"...I hope this helps other’s, it’s a good book to get the ball rolling." Read more

61 customers mention "Readability"61 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very concise, precise, and well-written. They also say it provides a step-by-step plan to help them get started without committing. Customers also appreciate the creative storage ideas and simple system for keeping track of their stash.

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"...If new to this concept, the book is written in a straightforward way that won't overwhelm you...." Read more

"...assignments that help you prepare your household and they are pretty easy to implement...." Read more

"...Great for beginners, as it breaks down steps and gives great starting points so the level of entry is quite low...." Read more

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Customers find the themes in the book excellent, flexible, and versatile to accommodate variety. They also say the book provides multiple scenarios and choices to consider for any category. Customers also say it's a perfect gift and adds to a collection.

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Customers find the book's food storage a great way to make sure they don't run out of food.

"...off in ziplock bags into the food grade bucket for storage, stores just as well, I’ve heard this can last up to 20-30 years just stored in the food..." Read more

"...Good section on water storage. It's a good book if you're looking for dry storage of items like beans, tomato powder, dry milk...." Read more

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I loved this book. The author can tell a story! She shares experiences that will motivate you. And then follows through with all the "how-tos". I learned so much from this book. I have begun my own journey as a result of reading. You won't be disappointed with this well-written insightful prepper digest! I am so glad I found it.
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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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This book was very helpful. Love that it had assignments for me at the end of each chapter so I didn’t feel overwhelmed! Recommend!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gold nuggets of info
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Well thought out and structured book. I picked this up out of curiosity and found some real gold nuggets in here even though I have no intention of being a preper. I am interested in stocking my pantry for a year at a time with what I can and this book has great information on how to store everything. I even liked the homework at the end of each chapter even though I cherry picked what I'd do.

If this peaks ur interest id say go for it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Preparedness
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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This book is an introductory primer on food preparedness. Not only does the author go into how to do it, she also provides recipes and resources to help you on your way. There are exercises you can do at the end of each chapter to reinforce the lessons taught.
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Amber Tipton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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If you are looking for a book to teach you how to expand your food storage this would be the one. I highly recommend it.
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Brian H. Myers
3.0 out of 5 stars The pros & cons of ‘A Year Without the Grocery Store’ (Spoiler Alert!)
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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Spoiler Alert (I do talk about contents of the book)!!
I bought this book in hopes of getting some ideas for storing up 1 year of food or longer, to make it stretch & spend less long term. It def helped with planting ideas, very fast read (not a lot to it), here I’ve written a list of pros & cons:
The pro’s about this book: it really helps plant ideas in your head and where to start.
The cons: the Author doesn’t explain things very well, doesn’t go into detail, nor shows examples/pictures. I kinda hate that. The author starts to tell you something but then doesn’t really explain it well into detail, which is kind of the point of a book IMO. For example: Mylar bags. I’ve never heard of them before reading this book. She doesn’t really explain what they are, nor how to store food in them (as far as measurements & how much she typically uses them with oxygen absorbers), she kind of leaves you hanging & you need to do a lot of research for yourself. But she did plant the seed of thought in my head about it, I did lots of research, here’s what I found out: 1 year of storage really isn’t considered long term, usually anything from 20-40 years is long term & 1 year & under is really short term. So, with that said, Mylar bags are really for things long term that you know you’ll have over 1 year, up to 20-40 years (I ordered Mylar bags & plan on storing things for up to 5 years in them). If you’re just storing for 1 year, don’t waste the extra money on Mylar bags, when freezer bags in food grade storage buckets is great for 1 year. Actually, just using food grade storage buckets is great (with or without ziplock bags), I just like to have mine broken up into sections (like 5 cups per ziplock bag, so if anything goes wrong with 1 or I continuously open the lid of the bucket it doesn’t cause the rest to spoil sooner - & I can have it ready for cake or pies, so I don’t have to go digging for 5 cups, I just grab my bag & go). Can you still use Mylar bags, yes.... but is it really needed for 1 year? Not really & Mylar bags can get pricey. But if going over 1 year, it’s recommended. You can reuse Mylar bags too.
She also talks about storing sugar in Mylar bags, what she fails to mention: don’t ever use oxygen absorbers for sugar!! This will cause your sugar to turn into a brick. Sugar is better off in ziplock bags into the food grade bucket for storage, stores just as well, I’ve heard this can last up to 20-30 years just stored in the food grade bucket.
She also talks about “allergies”, but not really, goes over “special” diets, but then not really at the same time. She kind of cherry picks these issues & really only scratches the surface.
Another con: a huge no-no, don’t ever EVER suggest for any human consumption of essential oils, ever!! I hope this will be taken out, actually (will that ever happen, prob not). This doesn’t mean that I personally agree or disagree, but it’s not made for human consumption & to recommend this, if someone gets hurt or injured consuming this bc they read her book, she then could face lability issues. Please, do not consume EO, this is not what it’s made for & can cause internal damage. (This was actually my main issue with this entire book, why I mainly gave it 3 out of 5 stars, it doesn’t pay to play on the dangerous side.)
I did end up buying a pressure canner & water bath canner bc of her book, I took in a lot of knowledgeable information (but like I said, she planted the seed, I had to do all the research elsewhere. I really wish she would have went into canning more too, I feel like it’s a whole section missing without it).
I hope this helps other’s, it’s a good book to get the ball rolling.
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Danny P Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for newbies and experienced folks alike. Highly recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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Great book whether you are new to food storage or well versed. If new to this concept, the book is written in a straightforward way that won't overwhelm you. If you are experienced at food storage, as I am, you will find helpful bits and pieces to boost your skills. I especially liked the recipes using milk powder, tomato powder and the extracts. I've heard of Azure Standard from many homesteading YouTubers but had never tried them. After reading this book I placed my first order, including tomato powder I'd like to see the author publish an entire book dedicated to the exact meals and recipes that she uses to feed her family. I have a binder of such a thing but it's always nice to see what someone else is doing, even if it adds only a couple of recipes that your family will like. Quick, easy read, and a nice little book to keep accessible for frequent use.
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Kimberly Streich
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas for so many of us
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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At first glance I found myself diving into ideas that I thought were too much 'Prepper' for us two 68 year old. Then as I dove deeper thought there were many smart ideas for us to use on our tight social security budget. Plus....the recipes where I could make my own sauces and milk saved me shelf space and buying all those items separately because these simple ingredients made most items.
I learned a lot and am thankful for her book opening my eyes.
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Jewellz
5.0 out of 5 stars Want to know how to save money, time and your sanity?
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
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Being prepared is important to me so I was happy to be able to review this book. Karen starts out talking about why its important to have a food storage system explaining about her household story of food storage. The information weaved into her personal stories have been helpful and fascinating. Going through what supplies/equipment are needed, where to purchase the food, how to prepare and cook foods (including allergies and special situations), how you can save money, time and your sanity being prepared, and more. I have read up on preparing and even had bulk food storage but the information in the book had information even a seasoned preparer may not have thought of. At the end of each chapter she gives you assignments that help you prepare your household and they are pretty easy to implement. One thing I wish she went into more depth was food allergies and storage. There is info there but as allergies grow, more people will need to know how to prepare and store special foods. But it still has so much info and resources to learn how to prep. Recipes are included for foods her family loves eating from their food storage include seasoning mixes, dressings, meals, desserts, and extracts. This is an emergency prep book that everyone needs before they need it.
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Dulc
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2024
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ray
5.0 out of 5 stars A real eye opener.
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
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You brought so many things I never thought I would need. Everything is in a format that is easy to read, easy to understand, how to impliment into every day life.
Thank you. Ray
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Jacky
3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but very much US-centered
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2019
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I got this book hoping it would give me a wider selection of recipe ideas and help planning for our off-grid property. While it is full of very useful information on dry food storage, it was lacking in other areas for me. Since the author is from the States, it's very much centred on Americans and their frequent catastrophes, blackouts and bad social security.
I think I expected more recipes on how to preserve fresh food, not just buy everything freeze dried or go to a local Mormon cannery. That was a bit disappointing. What would make this book better is recipes and instructions on how to make tomato sauce (with actual fresh tomatoes...), sauerkraut, fruit preserve, etc. She frequently mentions how important having a garden is but then doesn't give adequate information on how to store any of that.

With that being said, I did learn from this book and will probably find Karen's tips on dry food storage helpful in the future but most of the recipes provided were a bit uninteresting to me...
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Sally G
5.0 out of 5 stars A good guide to good housekeeping.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2018
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The ideal book for anyone wishing to learn about good housekeeping with a prepping slant. Especially useful for those just married, getting a home together. I didn't have that guidance when I started out some few decades ago -- so I've come to this through years of trial and expensive error -- this book should save you that pain..
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Michelle Langridge
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Australia on October 4, 2022
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Love how there’s lots of plans, ideas for all the just incases, I’m only part way thru this book & I may never need to do any of it but I’m intrigued so I’ll keel reading lol
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