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"Thanks for the nice comments and good advice, Cliffson! We save all of our change too, then periodically go through to remove any more valuable coins. The rest is an easy way to accumulate a little extra money in a kind of homemade "Christmas…"
Cliffson commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post Can you get prepared while reducing debt?
"When you get change, save your nickles. The metal content in them is worth more than the value of the coin. The government is already making plans to change their content to cheaper metals. Just like pre-sixty silver coins, nickles…"
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Can you get prepared while reducing debt?
The Practical PrepperIn a previous Farm Dreams post (Financial preparedness: six tips on reducing debt) and in a number of debt reduction posts on Self-Reliant Info, I've mentioned that eliminating debt is a very important part of our preparedness planning.However, I've lost track…See More
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Can you get prepared while reducing debt?
The Practical PrepperIn a previous Farm Dreams post (Financial preparedness: six tips on reducing debt) and in a number of debt reduction posts on Self-Reliant Info, I've mentioned that eliminating debt is a very important part of our preparedness planning.However, I've lost track…See More
Karen Paro commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post Back to basics skills: How to properly hold and use a hand saw
"My sister & I know our way around power & hand tools both. We do a lot of the home renovations during the winter, one year we redid the apartment upstairs, the next the diningroom at her house, last winter & this past winter we've…"
Atticus Freeman commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post Back to basics skills: How to properly hold and use a hand saw
"Hi Craig,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great comment — it's almost like a follow-up post!
You're right on the money about things like this being a dying art. Unfortunately, it takes interest on the part of others…"
Craig Stevens commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post Back to basics skills: How to properly hold and use a hand saw
"Atticus,
Great article! This is one area where I see so many people lacking skills that used to be common knowledge. We live in a "microwave" society where we want everything NOW! I love woodworking and get great…"
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Back to basics skills: How to properly hold and use a hand saw
The Practical PrepperRecently, I came across a hundred-year-old book on carpentry. Flipping through it, I was reminded of my father teaching my brother and I how to build and repair things around the house. The section on using a hand saw paralleled the skills my father taught us, but I don't know many people that learn the proper use of hand tools anymore (everything's powered saws now).Of course, from a prepping point of view, having basic hand tools and knowing how to use them is a very good…See More
Toni L Brock commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"Oh, yeah, I totally forgot about the vacuseal for clothing and bedding - what a great idea."
Jodie Westwood commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"We have alot of bedspreads. Instead of laying them on a shelf, we seal them flat - you know that commercial? make room for more? with vacu-seal? Not only do we have exta bedding available but some are small enough to provide cover…"
Jodie Westwood commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"exactly Atticus! I'm sure there is already a line at my door from good friends and neighbors who know they could come and get anything they need from us. And with that fact, I welcome them. "
Atticus Freeman commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"J Green and Heather S, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I can only say that I didn't make myself clear enough in this post. Perhaps I should have put the last paragraphs at the start.
As I mentioned, I'm not advocating fear or…"
Heather S commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"I agree with J Green. I've lived through crisis and so have my family and in those instances the memorable moments were about people pulling together (not only my family), not suspiciously looking through curtains to hide what you have from…"
Jodie Westwood commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"Obviously you have (I am assuming of course) never been in a mob situation. I share every single week sat the food bank - I donate ALOT, but in a time of need, I would support my family first. We have lived through crisis and being in…"
J Green commented on Atticus Freeman's blog post How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
"I think I would welcome a line at my door during a disaster. What good is storing up things if you cannot help those in need when they need it most? Nor would I live in this level of fear at all times, hiding and ducking, afraid to talk…"
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Can you get prepared while reducing debt?
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 6:50am 3 Comments 0 Likes
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In a previous Farm Dreams post (Financial preparedness: six tips on reducing debt) and in a number of debt reduction posts on…
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Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:48am 3 Comments 3 Likes
The Practical Prepper
Recently, I came across a hundred-year-old book on carpentry. Flipping through it, I was reminded of my father teaching my brother and I how to build and repair things around the house. The section on using a hand saw paralleled the skills my father taught us, but I don't know many people that learn the proper use of hand tools anymore (everything's powered saws now).
Of course, from a prepping point of view, having basic hand tools and knowing how…
Continue How to avoid a line at your door in a disaster
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 6:25am 9 Comments 2 Likes
The Practical Prepper
Last July, Scott Adams had a Dilbert cartoon where Dilbert's coworker Alice lets him know that she's planning on going to his place in the event of a financial meltdown. As with all Dilbert cartoons, it's very funny. While meant as a joke, such a thing is all too possible if you talk freely…
Continue Have food allergies? You need to be a prepper
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:49am 0 Comments 1 Like
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There are those who feel that they might go to a shelter in a disaster, or that they'll rely on help from others when and emergency occurs.
The thing is, if they have any special dietary needs, there's a good likelihood that they'll face real problems.…
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