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What to do with your excess eggs?
When it comes to self-sufficiency people think of vegetable gardens and having chickens. You buy 6 chickens and get about 4 eggs a day, some days more. Suddenly you are getting 1 to 2 dozen eggs per week. Then your friend moves house and gives you her 4 chickens and...
13 Ways to Cool Down on hot days with no air conditioning
How to cool down on hot days? Summer in the Southern Hemisphere brings heatwaves, hot nights, blackouts and more. There are two main types of hot weather. Hot and dry with low humidity, your sweat is evaporated and feels cooler. Heat with high humidity feels...
How to save money during a disaster
To save money during a disaster you need to reduce your losses by preparing beforehand and using your money and resources wisely until things get back to normal.Prior Preparation The impact of an event is lessened the more you prepare. Having a plan, preparing...
Why I need a hard copy of my emergency plan
When the power grid fails, the internet, mobile phone signal, your mobile phone or laptop battery won’t last long. Then you find yourself sitting in the dark unable to access your plan. You need a hard copy in your emergency kit or a photographic memory that isn’t...