Food is too important to just throw it away because you "think" it might be bad.  When that food is your food storage, then you're talking about the preparedness of your family!  Do you know what "best by" and "use by" dates really mean?
"Best By" Dates--What Those Numbers Stamped on Cans and Packages Really Mean
Ep. Link – Episode 607

Mentioned in this Episode: 
Getting Started in Longterm Food Storage ebook w/ worksheets
Support PW on Amazon
Get the FREE PDF – 25 Handpicked Preparedness Articles You Should Read!

Items of Interest:
Food Storage eCourse @ Prepper Website NET
Grab a Prepper Website t-shirt! (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Get “My Prep Journal”
Legacy Longterm Food Storage (Affiliate)

Remember, there is a HUGE selection of great preparedness content at Prepper Website!

Food is too important to just throw it away because you "think" it might be bad.&nbsp; When that food is your food storage, then you're talking about the preparedness of your family!&nbsp; Do you know what "best by" and "use by" dates really mean?
<ul>
<li><a href="https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/2019/10/best-by-dates-what-those-numbers.html">"Best By" Dates--What Those Numbers Stamped on Cans and Packages Really Mean</a></li>
<li>Ep. Link &ndash; <a href="https://www.theprepperwebsitepodcast.com/ep607/">Episode 607</a></li>
</ul>
Mentioned in this Episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.prepperwebsite.net/product/getting-started-in-long-term-food-storage/">Getting Started in Longterm Food Storage ebook w/ worksheets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.prepperwebsite.com/amazon-2/">Support PW on Amazon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://eepurl.com/cLiWon">Get the FREE PDF &ndash; 25 Handpicked Preparedness Articles You Should Read!</a></li>
</ul>
Items of Interest:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.prepperwebsite.net/courses/three-easy-ways-to-get-started-in-long-term-food-storage/">Food Storage eCourse @ Prepper Website NET</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.prepperwebsite.com/prepper-tshirt/">Grab a Prepper Website t-shirt!</a>&nbsp;(Amazon Affiliate Link)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/todd-sepulveda/my-prep-journal/hardcover/product-23834874.html">Get &ldquo;My Prep Journal&rdquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="http://shrsl.com/14i8a">Legacy Longterm Food Storage</a>&nbsp;(Affiliate)</li>
</ul>
Remember, there is a HUGE selection of great preparedness content at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prepperwebsite.com/">Prepper Website</a>!

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This episode goes beyond year-in-review territory to deliver practical guidance for the year ahead. Todd shares insights from his most downloaded content of 2025, discusses critical infrastructure concerns that should be on every prepper's radar, and outlines a three-part framework for approaching preparedness in 2026. You'll be challenged to examine whether you actually have what you think you have, whether your plans account for second and third level effects, and whether you're balancing readiness with actually living your life.

As we enter a year that's already proving unpredictable, this episode provides the reset serious preppers need. The skills discussed here aren't theoretical—they're the fundamental practices that separate those who are genuinely prepared from those who simply believe they are. Take inventory, verify your plans, and widen your view of what could happen next.

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Think you're prepared for 2026? Before you answer, consider this: when was the last time you actually verified that your preps are still viable and your plans still make sense? In this episode, Todd Sepulveda kicks off the new year with a comprehensive look back at 2025's major events&mdash;both the headlines that dominated the news cycle and the ones you may have already forgotten&mdash;and examines what they reveal about the challenges preppers should anticipate moving forward.
This episode goes beyond year-in-review territory to deliver practical guidance for the year ahead. Todd shares insights from his most downloaded content of 2025, discusses critical infrastructure concerns that should be on every prepper's radar, and outlines a three-part framework for approaching preparedness in 2026. You'll be challenged to examine whether you actually have what you think you have, whether your plans account for second and third level effects, and whether you're balancing readiness with actually living your life.
As we enter a year that's already proving unpredictable, this episode provides the reset serious preppers need. The skills discussed here aren't theoretical&mdash;they're the fundamental practices that separate those who are genuinely prepared from those who simply believe they are. Take inventory, verify your plans, and widen your view of what could happen next.
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Whether you're prepping for the new year or simply want to evaluate what worked (and what didn't), these three powerful reflection questions will help you assess where you've been and where you're headed. You'll discover how to identify the "busy work" preps that gave you little real peace of mind versus the actions that truly moved the needle.

This episode also digs into a hard truth many preppers don't want to hear—if 90% of your preparation addresses only 1% of probability, you might be building resilience in a fantasy world rather than for the disruptions you actually face. Preparing for 2026 starts with understanding where you've been, so grab a cup of coffee, take some time for prepper reflections, and let's get honest about preparedness in 2026.

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Are you preparing for what's actually likely to happen, or have you been caught up in prepping for fantasy scenarios? As we close out 2025 and start looking back at our preparedness efforts, this episode challenges you to do some honest reflection on your prepping journey. Looking back at 2025, it's easy to realize that our concerns shift, our priorities change, and sometimes what felt urgent in January looks completely different by December.
Whether you're prepping for the new year or simply want to evaluate what worked (and what didn't), these three powerful reflection questions will help you assess where you've been and where you're headed. You'll discover how to identify the "busy work" preps that gave you little real peace of mind versus the actions that truly moved the needle.
This episode also digs into a hard truth many preppers don't want to hear&mdash;if 90% of your preparation addresses only 1% of probability, you might be building resilience in a fantasy world rather than for the disruptions you actually face. Preparing for 2026 starts with understanding where you've been, so grab a cup of coffee, take some time for prepper reflections, and let's get honest about preparedness in 2026.
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Are you preparing for what's actually likely to happen, or have you been caught up in prepping for fantasy scenarios? 

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Whether you're facing a winter storm, economic hardship, or an unexpected outage, having a plan to stay warm in the cold isn't optional—it's survival. Todd walks through proven prepper strategies for heating alternatives to creative low-tech solutions that could save your life.

This episode covers what to do if you have no power and no backup heat source, including tips that can keep your family comfortable for days. Don't wait until you're shivering in the dark to figure this out—this is essential knowledge for anyone serious about preparedness.

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Get One Preparedness Tip in Your Email Weekly!
For more about Todd and RYF  
Join the Exclusive Email Group
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In our modern world, losing power is an inconvenience&mdash;but losing power when it's freezing outside could mean death if you don't know what you're doing. In this episode, we dive deep into practical strategies for staying warm when the grid goes down and your thermostat becomes useless.
Whether you're facing a winter storm, economic hardship, or an unexpected outage, having a plan to stay warm in the cold isn't optional&mdash;it's survival. Todd walks through proven prepper strategies for heating alternatives to creative low-tech solutions that could save your life.
This episode covers what to do if you have no power and no backup heat source, including tips that can keep your family comfortable for days. Don't wait until you're shivering in the dark to figure this out&mdash;this is essential knowledge for anyone serious about preparedness.
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<li><a href="https://readyyourfuture.com/exclusive-email-group/">Join the Exclusive Email Group</a></li>
<li><a href="https://readyyourfuture.com/the-christian-prepper-podcast/">The Christian Prepper Podcast</a></li>
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n our modern world, losing power is an inconvenience—but losing power when it's freezing outside could mean death if you don't know what you're doing. 

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