Best Low-Budget Ways to Build Up Emergency Supplies?
Stretching a budget for emergency supplies isn’t easy these days, but I’ve found some workarounds that don’t break the bank. I focus on the basics first: water, food, first aid, and alternative light/heat. For water, I store tap water in repurposed juice jugs after a good clean and rotate every six months. Bulk dry goods like rice, beans, and oats from discount stores or even local ethnic markets go a long way. For first aid, I build my kits slowly with dollar store items—bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes, and so on. Got