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Hi! We are Nick & Lisa Meissner and we live deep in the mountains with our young family. We think it's a really bad idea to depend on huge corporations or government entities for your basic necessities of life (like water, heat, and food)! We're also Christians and believe this kind of dependence will be used to control everyone as part of the end times.

That's why we have dedicated our lives to helping YOU become as independent as possible for basic necessities. So you are never again faced with being at the mercy of the government or corporate entities for your ability to survive. Once we've done that, we can be part of the solution for others by preparing to share.

So come along with us and make our journey your own...Let's do this thing!

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The Ready Life

It's a sobering thought how fragile our food system is. Food storage is the 1st step to gaining independence from it. And ANYONE can store some food. Here's how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwtzt...

4 months ago | [YT] | 32

The Ready Life

When the lights go out, most homes go cold FAST.

And here’s the part nobody wants to think about: it usually happens at night… when your kids are asleep… and you don’t have time to “figure it out.”

Right now we're looking at HEAT — real, practical ways to keep your family warm when the grid fails.

-If you rely on an electric furnace… this is for you.
-If you live in town and think “I can’t do much”… this is for you.
-If you’ve got little kids, elderly parents, or anyone who can’t afford a cold night… don’t skip this.

In the video you’ll learn:
• The simple “heat ladder” (what to do first, second, third)
• How to set up a warm room plan (without heating the whole house)
• Non-electric heat options that actually work
• The fuel + safety mistakes that can turn dangerous fast

4 months ago | [YT] | 21

The Ready Life

If the faucet ran dry tomorrow, would your family be okay? January Jumpstart starts with water—the fastest way to gain peace of mind.
Watch Week 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWSX2...

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 35

The Ready Life

ANOTHER QUESTION: What type of video *format* would you be most likely to watch and use here on our channel?

(PS - thanks for all your replies to the last question: youtube.com/@TheReadyLife/community)

1 year ago | [YT] | 18

The Ready Life

QUESTION: Which of these video topics would you be most likely to watch and use?

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

The Ready Life

With the election behind us, many are breathing a sigh of relief. But is this calm truly safe, or could it be a prelude to something bigger? That's what we're discussing in this ~3 min video from the heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzSv9...

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

The Ready Life

Howdy friends! Quick heads up that the last video of the 5:21 Preparedness Plan just dropped. Also, there's a one-day special on the ultimate tool for anyone wanting real independence--something beyond just short term preparedness. Here are the details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0szgu...

1 year ago | [YT] | 19

The Ready Life

Imagine your world without electricity. We've become so dependent on it! Here are some quick & cheap tips for making sure you can at least power some essentials when the grid is down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3xAA...

1 year ago | [YT] | 36

The Ready Life

Home should be your safe haven, but it’s often where threats like intruders, fires, or storms strike hardest. But thankfully there are some simple preparations that can make your family safer. Here's what you can do (only 5 min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b3mM...

1 year ago | [YT] | 15

The Ready Life

Could you cook if you lost your power? Here are several simple options for making amazing meals when the stove and oven aren't working: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gzsa...

1 year ago | [YT] | 29