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Taxes are going up in 2011! - Jul 23, 2010
Think times are tough now? Wait till you see this article on tax rate increases of all types beginning in January of next year. Investors Business Daily has done a good job of touching on some of the main tax increases scheduled for January 1, 2011. They include tax increases due to the....
High unemployment here to stay
Here is an article on the Federal Reserve Board coming out and saying that job growth will not be a great force for quite some time. Most of the time the Federal Reserve paints an optimistic picture. Here they really are not, which gives more reason for all us to analyze how we live and what we can look for in the future.
Why Crafting and Tinkering Are Survival Skills - Jun 07, 2010
Thom over at Simple Self Reliance discusses the value of tinkering, i.e. taking things apart and putting them back together . He quotes from an article at Popular Mechanics: Here at Popular Mechanics, self-sufficiency is a virtue. The abilities to change your oil, build a shed, paint your house,....
Living a Self-Sufficient Life - Mother Earth News
With unemployment hovering around ten percent many Americans want to become more self-sufficient. Read this article to learn about the planning a self sufficient life requires.
Local bsinesses using By Local Campaigns had better Holiday Seasons
You are not alone if you have begin to think about the benefits of buying from locally owned businesses. It seems that in Fort Collins CO and possibly in other places consumers are patronizing businesses which advertise their locally owned nature.
One man's move towards Self Reliance - Mar 08, 2010
This is a great story the Front Door Republic ran about a fellow named Patrick McCarron in West Virginia who lost his job about 15 months ago on New Years Eve and what he did to build his own self reliance after that fateful day. It seems McCarron started his own handyman business. His hours vary....
Dramatic Unemployment Calls for Radical Solutions - Feb 25, 2010
by Lauren Hawley This New York Times article titled "Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs" appearing on February 20, 2010 profiles a new class of people: those who have lost their jobs and have no prospects of finding employment . Having exhausted their safety nets, these people rely on....
The Dilemma of Convenience vs. Self Reliance - Feb 22, 2010
by Lauren Hawley This morning I wrote a grocery list. This is a normal routine thing (and if you don't write grocery lists, you should - sticking to a list helps avoid impulse buys), but something about it was different today. Milk... Bread.. (can't I just make the bread?)... Peanut butter.......
Hulu: Lemonade: When Life Hands You Lemons...
This 30-minute film profiles several people who got laid off... and after the dust cleared, they all realized that losing their jobs was the best thing that ever happened to them. These people show that when there's not much left to lose, it is possible to rely on yourself and live by your passions.
New York Times: Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs
This article profiles a new class of people who are hit hardest by the recession: those who lost their jobs and have no future prospects. While they now rely on government assistance, what will happen when their benefits run out? What can you do to prevent this situation from happening to you?
Solving the Debt Crisis - What it Means for You - Feb 19, 2010
by Jim Ingham While successive presidential administrations add more and more to the national debt, the average American hasn't really felt the burden of being in the red. What's been on the back of our minds for years may now become an unpleasant reality. As this ABC News article reports, the....
Vinegar and Tomatoes: Two Steps to Self Reliance - Feb 08, 2010
This solution is not just a versatile household product: it's a symbol of the path toward self reliance! by Jim Ingham and Lauren Hawley Part of the challenge of becoming more self reliant is adding new skills and activities to your already-busy schedule. It can be very hard to compartmentalize....
Newsmax: Frustrated Job Seekers Deciding to Call it Quits
Job woes continue as the great recession drives more unemployed people to give up seeking work. This February 2010 article details this trend.
Driven Mad by Slow Food - Sacramento News and Review
Captivated by the slow food movement, the writer of this article embarked on a gung-ho mission to grow a garden, cook from scratch, and eliminate all convenience foods from her family's diet. Unfortunately the 180 degree shift took its toll - and the conflict between time and health drove her crazy. She took some time to regroup and found a middle ground by involving the whole family in food growing and preparation tasks.
Do It Yourself Survival Bracelet - Instructables.com
You just never know when you'll need a length of strong cord. This how-to instructable shows how to make a bracelet from 6 feet of 550 paracord that is both comfortable and attractive. You can also modify the design to make a dog collar or a keychain to carry around more or less cording easily.
