[meowmeow]

#10, prepping without planning. Take the time to figure out what you need for your family and prioritize purchases. One step at a time - consistently - will save you money and headaches. Your initial plan will change over time as you get better at it. Mini-disasters likes blizzards, or everyone getting the flu are good times to assess how well you're doing.

#11, blabbing to liberal friends and family and the local paper that you are a prepper.

[Red in Blue PA]

#11, blabbing to liberal friends and family and the local paper that you are a prepper.

Indeed!

OPSEC should be #1, #2, and #3 of prepping.

I would go one step further. In a SHTF scenario, act like you are starving even if you are not.

[goodwithagun]

#12: Not keeping track of experiation dates. I have a list of items and exp. dates. When the time draws neer I will either use it myself or donate it. At that time I will also rotate in a fresh supply of that item.