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Calling all sellers,” reads an email I received this morning from Etsy. “Start making masks if you can.”

I’ll show you the email in a moment.

As you know, we’re facing incredible uncertainty, not just in the financial economy (but in the real one, too)…

There are two main reactions in the face of such rabid uncertainty:

1] Trample all over liberties, snitch on your neighbors, treat everyone like a criminal, and make things WAY worse (calm down, Karen)…

2] Or adapt to the situation, be kind, protect yourself and your family, lead by example, promote personal responsibility, respect personal choice, promote self-sufficiency, and “do good by doing good”...

Only one of these options will help us get through this crisis in a productive way…

Which brings us to the subject of today (and tomorrow’s) episode:

Potentially the most important side-hustle of the year: spreading self-sufficiency.

Before we get to how you can do that, however, let’s talk about that email I received this morning from Etsy.

“Start Making Masks If You Can!”

In yesterday’s episode, we showed you a few side-hustles you could start in response to the virus crisis.

We also said this:

The #1 side-hustle right now, at this moment, is to make fabric masks.

(Recap: A couple weeks back, one woman in my neighborhood posted on social media that she was making masks. In less than a week, she got 405 local requests. Within a few mile radius!)

Well, this morning I got a panting email from Etsy calling for all hands on deck.

They also provided resources to help you get started:

Tips for Selling Handmade Masks and Face Covers on Etsy
There are many patterns available. Here’s an example.

· Per the email:

· “As Etsy sellers, you know how important it is to adjust quickly to changing buyer needs. Right now, Etsy has become a destination for fabric face masks, which is leading to skyrocketing demand. While we don't know how long this spike will last, we know that we're on-track to exhaust available inventory.

· “That’s where you come in. This is a moment for the Etsy seller community to come together, meet this unprecedented need, and help those around them. If you have the skill and materials, you can help–start making masks today.”

· For several obvious reasons, people in your neighborhood would probably rather buy a mask from YOU than from someone on Etsy.

· Which is why, right now, if you’re stuck at home, this is a great way to “do good by doing good.”

· (See yesterday’s episode for the details on how to market your masks locally… and test the waters before you start... plus, how to find other side-hustle opportunities in your area.)

· Etsy’s urgent email this morning is a perfect example of how the market can quickly adapt to its own needs.

· Just imagine if our health officials had given proper guidance on masks back in January… rather than cracking down on price-gouging and irrationally telling the public, “Masks don’t work.”

· People would’ve been making them back then…

· And there’s no doubt in my mind it would’ve helped slow the spread, perhaps in a tremendous way.

· Indeed, this is the difference between voluntary participation (and trusting the public with the truth) and government idiocy.

· Families are getting absolutely decimated…

· Economies are getting crushed…

· To add to the insanity, local governments are making their (dumb) mandatory shutdowns as miserable as possible for their subjects.

· For example, a paddleboarder was arrested in Malibu because of “social distancing rules”...

· In a sane world, he would’ve been commended.

Yours for a Free Nation,

Bruce ‘The Poor Man’

Other Bits n Pieces

Death By China: How America Lost Its Manufacturing Base

This award-winning film examines the US-China trade relationship. The companion Crouching Tiger ten episode documentary on YouTube is based on the best-selling book Crouching Tiger: What China's Militarism means for the world. Watch Episode One of Crouching Tiger:

https://youtu.be/mMlmjXtnIXI

5 Mistakes You Keep Making When Cleaning with Bleach

Before you grab the sponge and the bottle of bleach, take note of these mistakes you make when it comes to this powerful germ fighter.

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Some of you might be thinking, “I’m a prepper, I won’t have to scavenge for supplies. I already have everything I need.” Maybe, maybe not. Even if you’ve been prepping for years, it’s still possible you forgot a few things. But even if you didn’t forget anything, you could still end up in a situation where you need something you never thought you’d need.

What if you have to take in a pregnant woman or a parent with a small child? You may have to go looking for baby formula. What if your mother’s prescription medications are lost or destroyed? You may have to go looking for replacement meds. What if a crucial piece of gear is damaged? What if you need parts for your shelter or vehicle?

These are just a few possibilities off the top of my head. There are dozens of situations you won’t think of until you’re in them...

Top 20 Places to Scavenge for Supplies After SHTF

You may also like...13 Things You Can Scavenge From Cars After The SHTF

California Governor: Virus Is Opportunity for Progressives

Rep. James Clyburn, Who Touted Coronavirus As ‘Tremendous’ Political Opportunity, to Take Helm of Pandemic Oversight Committee

Make a Biogas Generator to Produce Your Own Natural Gas

Transform grass clippings, food waste and livestock manure into renewable biogas energy with a homemade biogas generator.

You can use many household organic “waste” materials to produce your own natural gas for cooking, lighting, and space and water heating. This gas, known as “biogas,” can also replace fossil-based natural gas to fuel an engine or an absorption cooling system, such as a gas refrigerator or chiller. Some gasoline engines are designed for or can be modified for use with natural gas, propane or biogas. Diesel engines can accept up to 80 percent biogas.

https://www.motherearthnews.com/renewable-energy/other-renewables/biogas-generator-zm0z14aszrob

Worried About Running Out of Toilet Paper? Here Are Some Alternatives

With toilet paper flying off the shelves at record rates, you may eventually find yourself without. Don't panic though, there are many alternatives that can get you through this time. Read more here.

What Are the Civil Liberties You May Lose With the Spread of Coronavirus?

The current rate of spread of the virus means putting many things on hold and restricting many of our everyday activities. See which liberties are at stake and what you can do about it. Read more here.

10 Ways to Cope with Isolation, Quarantines and Extended Power Outages

As you know, one of the best ways to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus is by distancing yourself from others. But, with that comes complications. Learn some valuable ways to cope during isolation, quarantines and power outages. Read more here.

Creating a Last Minute Food Stash

With the outbreak, food and other supplies are flying off the shelf at the grocery store. Before going into a panic, take a look at some items to have in your emergency stash. Read more here.

10 Skills to Practice Everyday to Prepare for a Crisis

There are several critical skills that could keep you ahead of the pack in a time of crisis. Find out what these are and how to put them into practice. Read more here.

Multiple emergency alerts - food and finance collapsing - details

Too many alerts to mention here. I have a podcast posting today, 30 minutes in duration, with emergency details about the collapsing food supply lines and financial infrastructure.

NYC under lockdown. Italy declares martial law. Dr. Cottrell warns 6.9 million Americans will die, recommends preparing for 18 months of disruptions.

See the Dr. Cottrell interview here.

Calif. Gov. Newsom warns 25.5 million could be infected in 8 weeks, over 500,000 could die if lockdowns don't work. Hospitals to be completely overrun. Today the UK ran out of hospital beds.

See the Gov. Newsom lockdown and details here.

Also today: The CDC had advanced knowledge of all this, began hiring quarantine managers last November, to cover "pandemic emergency preparedness" expansion for NY, NJ, Texas, California and Washington.

See full details of that shocking story here.

Stay ahead of the curve or you will lose everything as the global financial reset accelerates. Check for my upcoming podcast later today, top right column of NN home page.

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The LA County Sheriff is named Alex Villanueva.

He’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer as you’re about to see…

A few days ago, he said that gun stores were non-essential businesses and that he was going to force all gun stores to close down.

At the same time, he said he had released 1,700 inmates from the jail to help stop the spread of the virus.

I think someone needs to teach the Sheriff what irony means.

First, he says gun stores are non-essential.

So, the Second Amendment and the right to protect your family aren’t essential? But, the marijuana store down the road is?

And, with 1,700 more criminals fresh out of jail on the streets, it’s definitely a “good idea” to make sure people can’t buy guns and protect themselves.

Home Circuits Power Saving Device-Environment Friendly!

Easy-to-use---No Maintenance Provides or a more stable environment for your household electrical grid

https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Home-Circuit-Power-Saving-Device-Save-30-90-on-Your-Monthly-Bill/813154600

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Yours for smarter living,

Bruce ‘the Poor Man’

Additional FREE Resources

Living Frugally In Suburbia
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8 Simple Ways to Put More Money in Your Pocket
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Emergency Preparedness on a Budget
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