I’ve been thinking

I do that occasionally…think. We have talked about ways to save money and I have hundreds more so I will keep posting a few a week but the other way to reduce debt, become prepared and accomplish a self reliant lifestyle is to earn more money. I know several people who run businesses out of their homes and I would like to hear about yours. How and when did you decide to venture into the mad world of the ...

Money Saving Tips

This weekend we had record breaking temperatures in California. Of course, that meant I had to go through the summer clothes. How depressing. I would love to be able to go out and purchase a whole new wardrobe but that is not only impossible but also a bit wasteful and self indulgent. It has made me think more about ways we can all update our wardrobe without the great expense. 1. Dye your clothes. I began this...

Seven Steps Week 12

This has been a busy week with many of my grandkids visiting.  I’m glad I have some food and supplies stored! First we lost the wipes for the baby, then we ran out of diapers, we needed medicine for a cold, and we went through as much juice as I usually use in a month in just four days. But I keep thinking how smart it was that I purchased all of those items on sale and I still have enough on the shelves to...

I’m Back…Survivor Stories

You may have noticed that I didn't post Money Saving Tips this week. A combination of a family visit, a terrible cold, and trying to complete a project has thrown me off a bit. You may have noticed we had a comment this week about why we prepare and how to convince others that we are not silly or worse yet crazy. I thought I would share with you an article I wrote recently about the California wild fires. A wild...

Week 11 of our Seven Steps

Can you believe we have already been at this for 11 weeks. I hear plenty of rumors that you are working out there but few comments so write in!! This week I am overwhelmed with trying to finish a download that some of you have been waiting for. I am hoping to get that up by the end of the week. With the high price of gas and an unstable economy many are opting to stay at home instead of taking a big vacation this...