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A Digest of Urban Survival Resources
"My
father taught that the only helping hand
you're ever going to be able to rely on
is the one at the end of your sleeve."
-- J. C. Watts, Jr.
you're ever going to be able to rely on
is the one at the end of your sleeve."
-- J. C. Watts, Jr.
A Free
Resource Right in Your Own Neighborhood
Russ Erganbright is one of the more resourceful members of the [Grow] Network. He is always working on new and exciting projects, doing experiments, and generously sharing his findings with all of us. The cost of all those experiments can really add up, and Russ is a little, how should I say it... "conservative" with his money. Actually, as Russ puts it, he's downright cheap! I have a feeling that this is a common trait around these parts of the internet. Not many of us organic gardeners are out blowing money at the big box stores - we're more likely to be found out back gathering up all the used cardboard boxes and shipping containers. Well, Russ wrote in to tell you about a great resource that can be found right in your own neighborhood. And get this - it's usually available for free.
"I wasn't raised to be thrifty, far from it. I grew up in an upper middle class family and fully enjoyed the fruits of my father's hard labor. Was I spoiled as a child? Well, to be honest, I was. However, as an adult, for whatever reason, I escaped this infliction and no longer feel this entitlement. In fact, when describing myself, I like to use the term 'cheap'..." Read about Russ' favorite free resource here:
http://growyourowngroceries.org/a-free-resource-right-in-your-own-neighborhood/
Russ Erganbright is one of the more resourceful members of the [Grow] Network. He is always working on new and exciting projects, doing experiments, and generously sharing his findings with all of us. The cost of all those experiments can really add up, and Russ is a little, how should I say it... "conservative" with his money. Actually, as Russ puts it, he's downright cheap! I have a feeling that this is a common trait around these parts of the internet. Not many of us organic gardeners are out blowing money at the big box stores - we're more likely to be found out back gathering up all the used cardboard boxes and shipping containers. Well, Russ wrote in to tell you about a great resource that can be found right in your own neighborhood. And get this - it's usually available for free.
"I wasn't raised to be thrifty, far from it. I grew up in an upper middle class family and fully enjoyed the fruits of my father's hard labor. Was I spoiled as a child? Well, to be honest, I was. However, as an adult, for whatever reason, I escaped this infliction and no longer feel this entitlement. In fact, when describing myself, I like to use the term 'cheap'..." Read about Russ' favorite free resource here:
http://growyourowngroceries.org/a-free-resource-right-in-your-own-neighborhood/
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coupon? This database will help you find when and where it was published…
Free
Landscaping - I've been
busy trading plants with my friends and neighbors. Many plants need to be
divided or propagated, so we all swap what we don't need. It's a great way to
bring variety to a yard or garden without spending any money!
Water Waster
Everyone is aware of the water shortage in California. We
don't have a shortage where I live, but water is expensive, especially since I
have a nice garden each summer. I found that a drip irrigation system in my
garden works just as well as more traditional sprinklers, but uses just a
fraction of the water.
Perspectives on Mobile Living: How much does anybody need? Without Bound: Perspectives on Mobile Living
seeks to answer this question through testimonials from people who voluntarily
live "off the grid" in any form of vehicle or mobile home. Noting
that 47% of the average American's take home pay is spent on housing, the film
focuses on the imbalance of freedom versus comfort in modern society. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/without-bound-perspectives-mobile-living/
More Useful Resources for Better Living
- Financial Independence: 5 Difficult Steps to Get Out of Debt, Create a Simple Budget, Plan for the Future, and Regain Control of Your Finances (The Minimalists): "Money troubles inject unnecessary stress, anxiety, and arguments into our daily lives, which keeps us in perpetual discontent. We never seem to have enough, and, living paycheck to paycheck, we can’t ever get ahead. But it doesn’t have to be this way."
Your bank account: The next thing to go obsolete (CNN Money): "Not only is banking not for everyone,
accounts are inaccessible to about half of the world. People are too poor, live
too far from a bank or don't have the required documentation. Abra, a new
startup, makes banking more accessible while completely cutting out the actual
bank."
·
Take
courses through such sites as Coursera.org
·
Get
the basics from the National Endowment
for Financial Education at: nefe.org, Kiplinger.com and aarp.org/money
Not Driving Today
As a work-at-home mom, it seemed like I had an errand or
two to run every day. Not only was this taking an hour or so out of my day, but
it also required me to gas up the car more often. So I decided that Tuesday and
Thursday would be "no drive days" at our house. Unless there's some
type of emergency, I do everything I can to avoid running any errands on those
days. I've found that I'm saving both time and gasoline.
7 Uses for
Canned Biscuits to Make Your Life Easier
Secret to Making Your Porcelain Sinks Shine Again
Secret to Making Your Porcelain Sinks Shine Again
$What to do if the Dollar Collapses$
A very useful free report
from the Poor Man
Yours
for a happy, healthy life!
Bruce,
the Poor Man
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