These low-budget ideas to prep will keep both your stockpile and your bank account full. They also show that survival prepping is not just about the physical food and supplies, but your overall health and well-being. If you need to watch what you spend when prepping, all it takes is some creativity.

1. Store water. Just save 2-liter soda bottles and wash well.  Fill them with water.

2. Try the dollar store. Recently, I stopped in and bought 10 boxes of matches for $1, along with antibacterial gel, to add to the preparedness supplies.

3. Use your local library.  Check out books on that will help you with emergency preparedness, first aid and even financial tips at your local library.

4. Read free Kindle books to learn about home remedies, survival and self-sufficiency skills.  Get the free Kindle app and download the books.

5. Take up hobbies that help you become more self sufficient.  Learn how to grow herbs on your windowsill, learn how to cook sew, crochet or knit from You Tube videos.

6. Accomplish small tasks during weekends such as create a grab and go documents binder, build a texting tree for emergencies or set up an emergency plan for school and work days etc.

7. Get training from your local emergency certification unit. You can also get free first aid training from local hospitals and fire stations.

8. Get into shape by going on hikes, running or biking.

9. Make an appointment for your annual checkup. Many health insurance plans cover an annual physical. 

10. Bonus tip: Check out garage sales, moving sales or Freecycle.

Do you have any other tips for prepping when you’re broke?

Article Source: Apartment Prepper