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Chicken Keeping for Beginners: Coop Basics

Chicken Keeping for Beginners: Coop Basics

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Chickens are usually the gateway drug for people wanting to be a little less dependent on the system. Chickens are generally low maintenance and easy for people new to small livestock. Considering the fluctuating prices of eggs, keeping chickens makes sense for a constant egg supply. When I started keeping chickens for eggs ten-plus years ago, I knew very little except that I had a good shelter for them to be safe and that they needed food and water. In…

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Lessons Learned From Hurricane Helene: You Can’t Be Too Prepared and You Can’t Be Prepared For Everything

Lessons Learned From Hurricane Helene: You Can’t Be Too Prepared and You Can’t Be Prepared For Everything

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Hurricane Helene was as dangerous as the experts predicted it would be. Some reports say it was worse than forecasted, with storm surges higher than average and reaching people who usually do not have issues with storm surges, just minor flooding. What made this hurricane stand out was the destruction and chaos that occurred in the Western half of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Northern Georgia, and Eastern Tennessee. Unprecedented rains in a short amount of time caused dams and…

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21 Pieces of Advice for My Adult Kids

21 Pieces of Advice for My Adult Kids

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Dear Kiddos, I know you all know that I am a fountain of advice and knowledge. Otherwise, you wouldn’t call home and ask me things. However, I thought about all the things I have experienced and the mistakes I have made in life. I have done things the right way and definitely the wrong way. I have made people happy and really hurt people who didn’t deserve it, including you four at times. Sometimes, I have had to be the…

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50 Holiday Stocking Ideas For Preppers (and Non-Preppers)

50 Holiday Stocking Ideas For Preppers (and Non-Preppers)

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The holidays can be a fun time to give and receive presents. Many people like to fill stockings for their loved ones. That can be challenging, especially if you are filling stockings for adults. I like to fill stockings with food like candy or something interesting that I found at the store. I also like to fill them with practical items as well as something a little kitschy. My adult kids still look forward to this every Christmas, and it…

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Are We Facing Another Great Depression?

Are We Facing Another Great Depression?

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I have written a lot of articles over the years about saving money, frugality, and generally living as a tightwad. I have even touched on the history of the Great Depression and the subsequent World War II. I studied those two areas in particular because I knew history was doomed to repeat itself.  Are we facing another Great Depression? There are definite signs that we might be headed toward a stock market crash or higher inflation. There are also indicators…

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30 Pantry Staples I Must Have In My Food Storage

30 Pantry Staples I Must Have In My Food Storage

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Food storage can be daunting and takes time to figure out what you need to have in your stockpile. While I believe you should have the basics, your food storage should be personalized. Often we see lists on the internet telling us to stock up on this or that. I know because I have written several of them. I stand behind those lists because I firmly believe you should have well-rounded food storage for daily use and long-term use. I…

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