We started prepping, really prepping, in 2008. Although that was doubtless late in the game for those who ‘saw it coming’ in the 90’s and proved it even more by not getting rid of their preps after Y2K fizzeled into nothing, the economic situation in 2008 made it more than just a hypothetical for us. It made it real, and whereas before we had just occasionally talked about someday doing a little prepping, it was then that we finally got serious about it. Back in 2008, when the sky was the … [Read more...]
Six Creative Ways Our Big Family Does More With Less
With four fast-growing children and a wife who works part time so she can spend more time caring for our household, we’re always looking for ways to save money. Sure, we could live like paupers and never spend a dime except on beans and rice and the occasional camping ‘trip’ in our backyard we could teach the kids to call ‘family vacation,’ but that’s not how we want to live our life. We enjoy having fun and living well, but we want to do it within our means. If we can do that and still save … [Read more...]
Homesteading in Suburbia – Five Easy Ways!
We're excited to have the guest post on the amazing website Keeper of the Home today!! Please join us over there for five easy ways to 'homestead,' right in the middle of suburbia. Homesteading in Suburbia - Five Easy Ways! … [Read more...]
Five ways prepping can save you money
We’re by no means rich or even moderately well off, but we do believe strongly in living within our means. Granted, we’re probably not as strict on some things as Dave Ramsey would be, but on most financial matters we try to follow what we believe to be the spirit of Dave’s financial ‘school’ of advice. While he teaches specifics that any family who wants to get out of debt and attain to financial freedom should follow, the basic things we have done to get and (for the most part) stay out of … [Read more...]
When the lights go out
Due to the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, millions of people found themselves without power. There are reports of 6 hour gas lines, people knifing each other to get food and supplies, people rummaging through dumpsters for food, defecating in hallways, and more. Authorities say it could be late November before all power is restored. There are places in New York, such as Staten Island, right in what would seem to be the middle of Federal power, where people have waited for days for … [Read more...]