Poor
Man Survival
Self
Reliance tools for independent minded people…
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A Digest of Urban Survival Resources
Wealthy is the man who can
live on what he has.
- Nathan L Tanner
- Nathan L Tanner
Hand Me Downs-What are
Those?
When I was a young lad few of us knew what designer
labels were…other than owning a
pair of Levis, we never heard of so-called designer labels, Nike’s or other
nonsensical $100 and up articles of clothing, toys or much of anything else in
our neighborhood.
I’m not sure when
society became so affluent that kids were spoiled with designer duds and over
priced toys which frequently substituted as babysitters.
Some kids became
so obsessed certain name brands that they killed each other over shoes named
after some athlete…talk about a shallow life!
All the kids in
my area wore hand-me-downs which were often mended by mothers who knew who how
to sew and/or even make clothing from scratch from patterns.
As our Middle
Class continues to decline and folks look for ways to stretch a buck in light
of rising prices and shrinking product sizes here’s a peek at the ancient art
of hand-me-downs.
How to make hand-me-downs new to kid #2…More at:
Essential Outdoor Survival Skills
Learn outdoor survival skills
and you won’t be caught unprepared.
Regardless of your physical state, knowing a few basic
outdoor survival skills gives you an edge if a survival situation were to ever
arise. It is far better to know such skills and not need them, rather than the
other way around.
Our greatest tool
More than anything else, survival in the outdoors is directly linked to common sense and awareness of self, others, and the surrounding environment — train your brain to help you out. Add to that the following seven skills, and the chances of a positive outcome increase.
Key outdoor survival skills include: (1) building a fire; (2) sheltering yourself in extreme heat and cold; (3) staying hydrated; (4) signaling and increasing your visibility; (5) taking care of injuries and wounds well enough to help yourself return to safety; (6) knowing where you are and knowing how to get where you’re going; and (7) knowing your skill level and when to back off, retreat, etc.
Find more from the
editors of GRIT here:
Surviving in Tough Times
“Long-Term Survival in the Coming Dark Age” by James
Ballou is more than a blueprint for bad times — this informative guide may
inspire you to a new level of self-sufficiency.
Help! A Survival Guide to Life's Emergencies
Emergencies happen to all of us, in all areas of life.
But you can and will make it through, especially if you follow this one simple
rule: Don’t panic.
9 Ways to Get Cheap or Free Vet Care for Your Pet
Office visits for your four-legged friends can be expensive. But you don't have to roll over. Here are some tips to take a bite out of vet bills.
- Eat Like You’re Rich on a Small Budget: 10 Cheap Meals That Taste Expensive (The Penny Hoarder): "Eating economically doesn’t have to mean peanut butter sandwiches on heels of bread."
- 50 Things You Really Don’t Need to Buy (Cheapism): "Useless purchases come in many forms. There's stuff that's used only a few times before being consigned to the basement or attic; stuff that's pricey to buy but could be rented instead; stuff that's outdated or soon-to-be obsolete; and stuff that you just don't need to begin with. Here's a list of 50 things to avoid buying now or ever again."
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Escaping Duct Tape
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The original clip from Dateline was taken off
YouTube. It showed how to escape duct tape in a hostage situation. To escape,
the journalist simply raised her hands, tied together with duct tape, over her
head and brought them down quickly in front of her and used the extra force to
break free. I’ve also include another video below that shows an alternative
method. I hope you never need to use these tips but you can definitely break
free from duct tape if the need arises.
Spirits and
Beer: The Secret of Happiness?
When Agnes F. was a young woman, a doctor recommended she drink three cans of Miller High Life a day for her health. She followed this advice for 70 years - often adding a shot of whiskey for good measure. Last month Agnes celebrated her 110th birthday. Is an ingredient in these drinks truly the secret to longevity? The answer may surprise you...
When Agnes F. was a young woman, a doctor recommended she drink three cans of Miller High Life a day for her health. She followed this advice for 70 years - often adding a shot of whiskey for good measure. Last month Agnes celebrated her 110th birthday. Is an ingredient in these drinks truly the secret to longevity? The answer may surprise you...
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We missed you lad! Good issue too by the way.
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