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Frugality … Your Money Or Your Time?
In today's podcast I'm talking about frugality, and how it's easy to become focused on money, when what we really should be focusing on is our time. Frugality shouldn't just be about money, but should be about the tradeoff between money and time, and the relative value of the two. Have a … [Read More...]
How To Make Homemade Cleaners and Laundry Soap
I'm sure this is old hat to some of you, but my wife has recently decided to make and test some of her own cleaners. She's had this on the TODO list for quite some time, but it never really bubbled up to the top until now. Today I'm going to share the recipes that she used. Feel free to try … [Read More...]
Gatco Edgemate Professional Knife Sharpening System Review
Like most men, I suppose, I've purchased quite a few gadgets and gizmos for sharpening knives. Despite all of them, my favorite until now has been a classic whetstone. Guess that's because I learned with one. That said, a buddy of mine at work suggested I try something different. And I'm glad … [Read More...]
How To Find Parts For Wind Turbines And Solar Panels
A couple of you have asked recently where to find some of the parts needed to build an alternative energy system, in particular some of the hard to find items for wind turbines. Today I want to tell you where I found most of the stuff I used when building them. Motors For Wind Turbines The best … [Read More...]
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Five Strange Ways To Use Dryer Lint
Have you ever wondered if you could find a use for all the lint you take out of your clothes dryer filter? Yes, it can have a second life--it can be recycled several practical ways. Who’d have thought that dryer lint could become a useful … [Read More...]
What Else To Do With Wheat
Everyone knows you use wheat for bread, right? But do you know what else you can use it for? Lisa over at The Survival Mom has a good post on alternative uses for wheat. Go check it out! While we certainly use wheat for bread around here, I … [Read More...]
We’re The Government, and We’re Here To Help
If you haven't seen this video, you should. Watch it. It's short. Think about it... [iframe http://www.youtube.com/embed/MqoGORXAv2o 560 349] … [Read More...]
Get Some Free Seeds
So I found out today that Seeds of Change is giving away free seeds for a while. To quote their site: How does it work? Simply sign up and we'll send you free packets of Seeds of Change Certified Organic Seeds. For every seed request, we'll give … [Read More...]
Survival Scenario: Winter Storm
Picture with me the following scenario. You sit down to watch the 6 o'clock news, and catch the weather man telling everyone in a lead story that a severe arctic storm is bearing down on your area, and you can expect to get several feet of snow over … [Read More...]
Monsanto, Schools, and Our Glorious TSA
I'm feeling pretty tired tonight so I'm not going to be writing a full on post, but instead will touch on a few things I have read over the last couple days. Monsanto Strikes Again This one was particularly frightening and disturbing. Monsanto is … [Read More...]
Ammunition Storage and Selection For TEOTWAWKI
While every gun nut (said quite affectionately, since I consider myself a bit of one...) has a tendency to procure all sorts of obscure calibers, sometimes that's not really the best plan. Now I don't have anything against you owning a Winchester … [Read More...]
New and Noteworthy
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 27, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. The Real Meaning of Downward Class Migration | The Survival Podcast A Shift in Perspective: Micro-Budgeting to Big-Picture Finances | Frugal Dad How a Sewing Machine Works | End the War on Freedom 10K Reasons to Worry About Critical Infrastructure | [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 26, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Blind faith Of the Ignorant, By the Ignorant, For the Ignorant | Power Line Obama Energy Fibs | Power Line The Freedom To Make Bad Decisions What genocide teaches us The Manufacturing Sector in the US. – Far From Dead The [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 25, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Burrowed Time Europe is falling fast even the usual banner wavers of recovery seem to know it now. Come to think of it I haven’t seen too many feel good fortune tellers spinning tales either lately. Where is Krugman these days? [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 24, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. What Makes Americans Tick | Neal’s Soapbox The 2012 Election Circus — The Acts, The Players, The Hype Obama’s Government vs. Your Family | Power Line » Ron Paul Slams “Out Of Control Police State” After Rand Paul Detained By TSA [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 23, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Helpful Tools This is a collection of helpful tools that I’ve created through the years to help plan my garden. Clicking on the photos will make them larger but clicking on the links will open an Excel or Word document that [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 20, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. SOPA/PIPA and The Netwar Begins Vox Popoli: Shutting them down Lawful vs Constitutional How To….Make Creamy Oatmeal Dark Arts for Good Guys: The Right to Knife pt II Limit on cash transfers in Belgium Dems propose ‘Reasonable Profits Board’ to regulate [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 19, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Warning Signs Water storage Identity Politics and the Ongoing American Balkanization Improvised Pack Frames Come On, People! Poor Men Do Not Become President | Wizbang Gonzalo Lira: This Is America Today, Part I Note: Get these links in real time by [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 18, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. DIY Paracord donut Revolution or Reformation? Home Security System: An Integral Part Of Your Home | ModernSurvivalOnline.com Making homemade luffa soap. Reality Bites How the Sausage Gets Made Protecting Home Canned Foods From Freezing Why I’m Suing Barack Obama | Truthout [...]
Using Systems and Processes in your Preps
Our entire world is comprised of systems. We're surrounded by them. Some are natural, some are human created. Some are good, some are bad. But there are systems for everything. The key is to learn how to leverage them and how to create your own systems and leverage them to reach your goals, … [Read More...]