Practical Prepping Podcast Episode # 90Please share this episode with friends. Here is the direct link: https://practicalpreppingpodcast.buzzsprout.com"PREPPER TIPS NEW PREPPERS NEED TO KNOW, WHEN STARTING OUT, And Reminders For The Rest Of Us."MAKE A WRITTEN PLANDecide on a prepping budget$5, $10, $20 whatever per week or month,Plan on a reasonable timelineSet some goalsCover these catagories in your plan:FoodWaterFire/HeatShelterFirst aidSecurityListen to Episode #19, "Safety Tips For The Home, And While You Are Out"DO NOT Start out buying gear!Lots of things you can begin DOING, such as reading, learning, listening to podcasts, watching youtube videos....But Dont Buy Gear - - yet.You'll eventually need some gear, but it will save you a lot of money if you don't buy gear when you first start prepping.      You can start collecting what you already have.Probably have a knife of some typeProbably have a lighter, or matchesProbably have some type of bagCollect these thingsBegin by filling your prepping pantry w/ food & waterStore only what your family will eatWhen starting out, ONLY BUY the following:Food & waterFirst aid & medicationsPersonal hygiene itemsToilet paperSoap, shampooTooth pasteFeminine itemsStore lots of waterMinimum one gallon per day per personWhen you have a three months of food storage, then slowly start buying gear DO NOT STOP ADDING FOOD!Spend gear $$ wiselyPurchases needs to fit an identified NEEDDon't buy "cool stuff" someone else says you needMake sure it fills a need YOU have identifiedStart living below your meansDo it nowQuit racking up credit card debt - NOWDon't get frustratedBe patientTake small stepsWork your planPrioritize Sanitization (makeshift restroom)Even for short termGet/Stay in shapeDont go it aloneGet your family involvedPlease consider supporting the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee. You can do that by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprepWe invite you to drop us an email at info@practicalprepping.infoVisit our website at www.practicalprepping.infoJoin us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.