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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (aka Mormons) have long encouraged members to have a ready supply of food, water and finances. Sewing kit. Copies of personal and financial documents including insurance cards, birth certificates, passports, passwords & user names and etc. Firearm & ammo.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Go figure.