What Every Mom Needs to Know About Feeding Her Family in a Crisis
04/23/25 • 16 min
When the power goes out, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when hungry kids are staring at you like you’re the generator. In this episode, Wendi shares:
- What to do in the first 10 minutes of a power outage
- No-cook and minimal-cook emergency meal ideas
- Cozy ways to make a stressful moment feel like a family adventure
- Her favorite tools, gear, and prep-ahead tips
- Why progress matters more than perfection in preparedness
- A gentle mindset shift for navigating storms with grace
Plus, she shares how to turn this experience into a confidence builder for the next time. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready for whatever comes next (even if it’s just snack board dinner by lantern light).
👉 Mentioned in this episode:
Printable- No Power Meal Checklist
Wendi’s free Facebook group: Joyfully Prepared
When the power goes out, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when hungry kids are staring at you like you’re the generator. In this episode, Wendi shares:
- What to do in the first 10 minutes of a power outage
- No-cook and minimal-cook emergency meal ideas
- Cozy ways to make a stressful moment feel like a family adventure
- Her favorite tools, gear, and prep-ahead tips
- Why progress matters more than perfection in preparedness
- A gentle mindset shift for navigating storms with grace
Plus, she shares how to turn this experience into a confidence builder for the next time. You’ll leave feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready for whatever comes next (even if it’s just snack board dinner by lantern light).
👉 Mentioned in this episode:
Printable- No Power Meal Checklist
Wendi’s free Facebook group: Joyfully Prepared
Previous Episode
You Are a Joy. Period.
In This Episode, Wendi Shares:
A personal birthday reflection filled with joy, tenderness, and encouragement
A message to her younger self—and to every woman feeling stretched too thin
Why joy isn’t always loud, and how to find it in quiet moments
How to redirect your thoughts toward peace and abundance
The spiritual heart of true self-reliance (and the trap of entitlement)
How to gently model accountability for your children
One simple practice you can start this week to shift from fear to joy
Takeaway Quote:
“Take a few minutes each day to put your face to the sunshine and breathe. You are a joy. Period.”
Mentioned in This Episode:
The book Stop Believing Everything You Think
Wendi’s favorite grounding practices for emotional and spiritual preparedness
Connect with Wendi:
Website: joyfullyprepared.com
Free Facebook Group: Joyfully Prepared Community
Instagram: @joyfullyprepper
Next Episode
Stop Believing These Preparedness Lies (You’ll Feel Better Instantly)
In today’s episode, Wendi plays a round of “3 Lies and a Truth” — preparedness style! She’ll walk you through three common myths that keep people stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to being ready for emergencies. You'll learn:
Why preparedness isn’t just for doomsday types
How to get started without spending a fortune
Why it’s okay (and expected) to learn as you go
The powerful truth that preparedness is really just love in action
With her signature humor and warmth, Wendi reminds us that you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to begin.
👉 Join the conversation in the Joyfully Prepared Facebook group
👉 Grab past episodes and printables at www.joyfullyprepared.com
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