Destiny Survival

Archive for January, 2009

            With tens of thousands of job layoffs announced just this week, it’s crucial to know how to save money on daily household expenses, especially grocery shopping.  It goes without saying that we all have to eat.  If you haven’t lost your job, but fear you might, you need to know right now how to save on something as basic as groceries.

            That’s where Living on a Dime comes in.  One of the many e-books they carry on money saving is "Grocery Shopping On A Budget.”  If you’re worried about buying groceries, but not starving yourself, this e-course is for you.  As Living on a Dime notes, out of control grocery spending is one of the biggest money wasters for American families.  As an example of how to save, they say it’s possible to spend $350 a month on groceries for a family of five and never pay more than $2.00 per pound for meat.

The "Grocery Shopping On A Budget" e-course package breaks it all down into easy to follow steps. Using these steps, you can make reducing your grocery bill easier. Find the lowest prices every time you shop.  Organize your kitchen into a money saving machine.  Get easy meal planning tips.  Discover how warehouse stores can actually cost you money.  How should you use coupons, or should you?

            Get all of the above and take advantage of a special offer from Living on a Dime when you order “Grocery Shopping On A Budget.”  Click here to get yours, and start saving money where it counts today.

            For those still in doubt regarding the reality of camps for rounding up Americans, proposed legislation authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to have in place a network of such camps in the event of a national emergency.  How well prepared are you to survive what increasingly appears to be inevitable?

Read about this, including the text of the legislation, by clicking here.

The Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Complete Guide to Home Storage and Physical Survival is a 320 page Paperback by Jack A. Spigarelli, and you should have it in your survival library.  This is one you won’t merely want to keep on your bookshelf.

Reviewers note that this book is highly informative and in depth.  One reviewer said the Crisis Preparedness Handbook made him realize he should have started preparing years ago and that his current survival kit was inadequate.  Another was glad the info on food storage included nutritional guidance for tailoring food storage for one’s own family.  A large part of the book concerns food storage.  Another wished he had a more current edition to take better advantage of the latest listing of resources.  Another reviewer purchased copies to give as gifts to family members.

            Here’s the description from Amazon.com.

“A complete guide to emergency preparedness for our uncertain times. Virtually an encyclopedia of food storage and personal preparedness, it covers topics from exactly how to design a food storage program tailored for your particular family to growing and preserving food, storing fuel, alternate energy, emergency evacuation kits, medical and dental, surviving biological, chemical and nuclear terrorism, communications, selection of firearms and other survival tools, and preparing for earthquakes. Dozens of detailed, expert checklists and tables with photographs and index. Extensive book and resource lists with regular and Internet addresses. An absolute must for those serious about preparing for and surviving during our dangerous times.”

            Click on the logo below to get your copy of the Crisis Preparedness Handbook.  In these times, you need all the practical guidance you can get.  Be a good neighbor and get extra copies for family and friends.

You don’t have to wait to prepare your soil for this spring’s garden.  Lasagna Gardening, by Patricia Lanza, explains step by step how to use a system of layered mulch materials, including newspaper, leaves, and grass clippings, to provide a nutrient-rich base for healthy gardens and bountiful flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.

            According to Amazon.com reviews, Lasagna Gardening is an enjoyable, easy to read  book for beginner and veteran gardeners alike.  The concept of using various materials for mulching isn’t new.  In fact, the book isn’t new.  However, if you’re a new gardener, or simply want to know more about recycling those old newspapers in a constructive way, this is the book for you.

            There are tremendous benefits to mulching.  It cuts down the amount of weeds and preserves soil moisture.  That means less work and watering.  Soil temperatures aren’t as prone to fluctuations.  In hot weather soil will be cooler, which is better for plant roots.  Mulching adds organic material to the soil and encourages growth of friendly microbial life.  That means using less fertilizer, or possibly none at all.  Many of us who garden know the experience of lifting a mulch cover to find a few soil friendly earthworms.  You want to give your plants every possible advantage, and Lasagna Gardening gives you knowledge to do that.

            To discover how to improve your soil and simplify your gardening tasks, order your copy of Lasagna Gardening today by clicking on the picture of the book.  By the way, Lasagna Gardening is also featured on our Amazon picks page.

            With the growing concerns over our food supply and uncertainties of today’s economy, what can you do if you’re impatient to start gardening?  It’s the dead of winter, but you don’t have to wait until spring to grow a little fresh produce, such as lettuce or fresh herbs.  You can garden in a basement or spare room  right now using hydroponics.

            Before you shy away, thinking you have to have a lot of scientific knowledge or expensive equipment, check out The Hydroponic Gardening Guide.  It’s an e-book you can order today and begin discovering immediately how to have your own indoor survival garden.

Hydroponics means growing without soil.  That may sound strange at first, but with The Hydroponic Garden Guide, you’ll discover the many advantages of hydroponic gardening.  Find out why those who are involved with the hydroponic movement love it so much!  There’s info on the components you need to have a successful hydroponic gardening experience.  You get instructions for the construction of your own hydroponic garden.

The Hydroponic Garden Guide covers all of the basics.  You get practical instructions on how to make your plants grow like you wouldn’t believe, including invaluable instructions on handling common plant challenges!  Get what you need to know about lighting, plant nutrition, growth medium selection, and all of the "nuts and bolts" perspective you need to have your own hydroponic gardening green thumb!

            Your survival gardening doesn’t have to wait until spring.  Click here now and order The Hydroponic Gardening Guide and start your hydroponics adventure right away.

I admit I’m not brave enough to try winter camping, but if you are, there are some general considerations below for you.  Of course, if power goes out at your home due to a severe winter storm, you’ll want to keep these tidbits in mind because you’ll be on an unexpected campout imposed upon you.

Winter camping presents a different sort of challenge than camping in warmer weather.  Neglect can kill you.  Don’t take your circumstances lightly.

            Check the latest weather forecast.  Be sure you know the meaning of terms, such as winter weather advisory, etc.

            Be ready to change your plans to accommodate changing weather.  You may have to pack extra gear and supplies or move to another site.  Have enough gear and supplies to keep you for a week if necessary.  Know what to do if caught in a blizzard.

            Camp in a recognized camp site, or at least be in an area near other people, in case you need help.

Be sure someone knows your plans, including your intended location and anticipated time of return.

            Have good navigation tools and know how to use them, whether it’s a GPS unit or simple compass.  You could easily get lost in the snow.  Things will look much different with snow covering roads and trails.  Be sure to take note of significant landmarks and any posted signs.

            Make sure you have a sleeping bag made for cold weather.  Keeping warm will likely be your greatest challenge.

Dress warmly.  Wear several layers of clothing. Wear clothes that transfer moisture away from your skin,  provide adequate insulation, and offer protection against snow and wetness.  Also be sure you have adequate footwear for traveling in snow.

            Take along something for entertainment that doesn’t depend on electricity or batteries.  Bring books, cards, etc.

            Save batteries for more important uses, such as for lights.  You’ll need to have dependable light sources, since nights are longer.  For example, LED flashlights require less battery power and stay lit longer.

You’ll find more specific suggestions about surviving winter’s worst in my “Winter Storm Survival Basics” report.  Click here to get more info.  Or click here for general camping info from the Camping Guy.

            If you’re camping this winter, be safe and have fun.