Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn? Here are a few links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning.

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