Comments on: Is Recession Preparing a New Breed of Survivalist? http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Todd http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-33535 Todd Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:32 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-33535 If things really came down to the wire, not even that close, I hope folks would have the sense to use a knife to open a can of food. Secondly, I agree pet owners should stock up on pet food, and when you decide that you're not going to starve anymore you'll eat the pet food and then consider your pet. If things really came down to the wire, not even that close, I hope folks would have the sense to use a knife to open a can of food. Secondly, I agree pet owners should stock up on pet food, and when you decide that you’re not going to starve anymore you’ll eat the pet food and then consider your pet.

]]> By: Teresa http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-32804 Teresa Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:10:17 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-32804 I have melaleuca oil in mine as well as some herbal teas. Melaleuca oil is good for putting under the nose if your congested as well as topically for cuts, scrapes, burns, etc. I carry several different kinds of herbal teas, such as chamomile (mild sedative, good to help you sleep and/or relax) and green tea, because I really am not fond of water, as well as for the fact that eventually you get sick of drinking it. I also have sugar free drink mixes. I have melaleuca oil in mine as well as some herbal teas. Melaleuca oil is good for putting under the nose if your congested as well as topically for cuts, scrapes, burns, etc. I carry several different kinds of herbal teas, such as chamomile (mild sedative, good to help you sleep and/or relax) and green tea, because I really am not fond of water, as well as for the fact that eventually you get sick of drinking it. I also have sugar free drink mixes.

]]> By: Recession-Proof Your Household | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-18910 Recession-Proof Your Household | Frugal Dad Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:32:46 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-18910 [...] gauze, over-the-counter analgesics, etc.).  Even if you are not preparing to live as a genuine survivalist, it still makes sense to have a cache of supplies on [...] [...] gauze, over-the-counter analgesics, etc.).  Even if you are not preparing to live as a genuine survivalist, it still makes sense to have a cache of supplies on [...]

]]> By: Secure Survivor - David Scott http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-16536 Secure Survivor - David Scott Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:21:46 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-16536 When thinking about masks, it is wise to store N-95 masks as these can be very effective both against dust caused by a disaster as well as for potential use in a pandemic (N-95 rated masks are recommended by the CDC - Enters for Deisease Control - in case of a pandemic outbreak. Typically these are shaped in such a way as to provide better (more secure to the face) coverage than the average surgical masks. When thinking about masks, it is wise to store N-95 masks as these can be very effective both against dust caused by a disaster as well as for potential use in a pandemic (N-95 rated masks are recommended by the CDC – Enters for Deisease Control – in case of a pandemic outbreak. Typically these are shaped in such a way as to provide better (more secure to the face) coverage than the average surgical masks.

]]> By: Link Love – Articles I loved! & Socks | Momma's Blog http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8941 Link Love – Articles I loved! & Socks | Momma's Blog Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:30:33 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8941 [...] Is Recession Preparing a new breed of survivalist? – Frugal Dad [...] [...] Is Recession Preparing a new breed of survivalist? – Frugal Dad [...]

]]> By: marci http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8584 marci Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:24:53 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8584 An Ax for firewood, or butchering, if worse came to worse. A butcher knife or fish filet knife. Fishing hooks and string. A short shovel - for diverting rain water etc. A list of family phone numbers and emergency phone numbers. An Ax for firewood, or butchering, if worse came to worse.
A butcher knife or fish filet knife. Fishing hooks and string.
A short shovel – for diverting rain water etc.
A list of family phone numbers and emergency phone numbers.

]]> By: Jane Tift http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8294 Jane Tift Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:29:06 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-8294 More to think about. 1) Bleach 2) garbage bags Large ones can be used for waste or made into raincoats by cutting arm and head openings. 3) powdered milk or canned 4) oatmeal is a perfect thing to have. It may be eaten with water or powdered milk. cooked or raw. More to think about.
1) Bleach
2) garbage bags Large ones can be used for waste or made into raincoats by cutting arm and head openings.
3) powdered milk or canned
4) oatmeal is a perfect thing to have. It may be eaten with water or powdered milk. cooked or raw.

]]> By: Almost Frugal Carnivals, Festivals and Link Love — almost frugal http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-4281 Almost Frugal Carnivals, Festivals and Link Love — almost frugal Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:52:18 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-4281 [...] Dad has an interesting post on what to have on hand in case of food or fuel shortages. I have about half the things mentioned, [...] [...] Dad has an interesting post on what to have on hand in case of food or fuel shortages. I have about half the things mentioned, [...]

]]> By: Susan http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-3085 Susan Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:46:13 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-3085 1) Dog tie out cable. Something he can't chew through. You may need to confine the dog to a campsite, to the vicinity of your car, etc. In an emergency/disaster, your dog is going to be frightened too. Don't give him the option to run off and get lost. You'll want his companionship and his protection, let alone how your bad day will get much, much worse if you lose him. 2) If you're female and under 55, or anyone in your household is, sanitary products. 3) Pen, paper, packing/duct tape. You may need to leave a note for someone. You may need to stick it to something...in a stiff breeze. 4) Chopsticks, a cup, a bowl. Sometimes there's very little in the way of substitutes to be found. 5) Rags 1) Dog tie out cable. Something he can’t chew through. You may need to confine the dog to a campsite, to the vicinity of your car, etc. In an emergency/disaster, your dog is going to be frightened too. Don’t give him the option to run off and get lost. You’ll want his companionship and his protection, let alone how your bad day will get much, much worse if you lose him.

2) If you’re female and under 55, or anyone in your household is, sanitary products.

3) Pen, paper, packing/duct tape. You may need to leave a note for someone. You may need to stick it to something…in a stiff breeze.

4) Chopsticks, a cup, a bowl. Sometimes there’s very little in the way of substitutes to be found.

5) Rags

]]> By: Dana http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-2940 Dana Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:14:07 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/25/is-recession-preparing-a-new-breed-of-survivalist/#comment-2940 Oh, and, speaking of children and nutrition? If you're planning on having a baby, plan to breastfeed as well. I have heard horror stories about mothers in New Orleans who couldn't feed their babies because they couldn't get clean water or formula or both. I have never understood why formula is considered more "convenient"--I've done both formula-feeding and breastfeeding and I know better--but in the event of a disaster it definitely isn't, and can be dangerous to boot even if you can find the supplies. This is why very young babies die of GI tract diseases in third-world countries: their mothers were "educated" about the "superiority" of formula, and, well, there isn't a lot of clean water in developing countries. End of story. Oh, and, speaking of children and nutrition? If you’re planning on having a baby, plan to breastfeed as well. I have heard horror stories about mothers in New Orleans who couldn’t feed their babies because they couldn’t get clean water or formula or both. I have never understood why formula is considered more “convenient”–I’ve done both formula-feeding and breastfeeding and I know better–but in the event of a disaster it definitely isn’t, and can be dangerous to boot even if you can find the supplies. This is why very young babies die of GI tract diseases in third-world countries: their mothers were “educated” about the “superiority” of formula, and, well, there isn’t a lot of clean water in developing countries. End of story.

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