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  1. Thanks, Cat! I really appreciate it...
  2. Hello Good People, I have been in the middle of turmoil for the last few weeks. I need recommendations on a driveway alarm system. Wireless preferred. I've researched many models on the net, but feel totally confused. Any advice or direction you can offer will be greatly appreciated! ~mom2one
  3. Jeepers, My heart aches for you right now. I hit a similar situation with my husband. We are on a fixed income and all he wanted to do was spend like crazy without any forsight for the future. We also have a budget and in that budget was an allowance amount for each of us to do with as we wished. I paid all the bills, layed out the budget each month and tried to include non-static items like vehicle inspections and such. I was also trying to save for emergencies, vehicle repairs/maintance, etc. He complained constantly about not having money to 'do stuff'. Of course he couldn't define what 'stuff' he wanted to do. I would reply with "Give me a budget you want to have and we'll work it out." Again - no budget, no ideas. Soooo, I revised our budget. I listed all our static bills - utilities and groceries were included. The rest is divided on a percentage basis based on what he would get if me and our son wasn't around. For the last six months since starting this, he has run out of money EVERY month by the second week. He comes to me when he's broke asking if I have any and OF COURSE I don't. I had stuff to pay for that I wanted {READ emergency savings, MY vehicle maintance, etc.} He knows I keep the grocery money in cash and I had to learn quickly to hide a third of it or he'll bug me for all that I didn't spend. It was hard at first to say 'I don't have any' but as I saw my savings increase it was worth it. I also agree with you getting your own account in a different bank/credit union that the one with your husband. It has made my life easier. Praying for you and your husband...
  4. Hello friends, Wishing everyone a safe, joyous and peaceful Mother's Day!
  5. LOL - these are great - I needed this laugh... Thanks for sharing
  6. I told my mom about the great bread experiement and was telling her that it was a little heavy, she told me her mom used to put 2 or 3 tablespoons of applesauce in her bread to make it lighter. Anyone ever heard of this? I love the idea of dried fruit. Mom used to bring me loaves of Cranberry/Pistachio bread (she lives in a big city). I may just try those in my next loaf...
  7. Hello Good People! I am happy to announce that I made my first loaf of No Knead Bread and it came out pretty good! I haven't made any homemade bread in over 30 years. I need to do some tweaking but I noted what I want to try differently next time. My confirmation came when DH had his first bite - he loved it! Even went back for 2nds (me too ) Next on my re-learning to bake from scratch is Homemade Tortillas. Woo Hoo! I'm so pumped...
  8. Hi -I have contacts in the New Orleans area I can ask - what are your specs? (How many BR, how many BA, square footage?, close to shopping?, Price range?...)
  9. Anytime you get junk mail or unwanted solicitations, check the mailing for a postage paid envelope. If there is one, pull it out. Where you see your name on a form/letter/whatever, rip it off. If there is a barcode type thing near your name get it with your name. In an uncluttered area of your ripped name, print in all caps: REMOVE FROM LIST. I tried this. In about 6 months we were nearly junk mail free. I haven't had an unsolicited credit card app in the mail since doing this. I don't do this for mail solicitations from companies I already to business with. They might have a good offer someday. blessings, Pam
  10. Sounds like the writer has been scoping out Mrs Survival...
  11. I like the reuse of the Depends boxes. DS has big boxes from his 'britches' and his suction catheters. I'm going to have start keeping them - that will save me $$ too as I was taking them to the recycling center. Woo Hoo!!
  12. Thank you for the responses... I did a google search and found a method for using metal coffee cans in a camp fire - placing a smaller one in a larger one and surrounding it with coals. Now I just have to get the hang of making bread. : ) Anything having to be rolled out (like biscuits) are not my forte - you could use my homemade rolled biscuits for shoe heels... LOL
  13. Anyone have an easy recipe for bread 'baked' on a range or open fire? I searched but didn't find any... Thanks in advance... Pam
  14. I really like the solar route. I didn't even think of generators being solar - duh, Pam! For the most part we get plenty of sunshine. My initial hold up with traditional generators was the fuel and cost. We are renting and on a fixed income so a big stash of fuel is not possible at this point. My quick check of solar powered ones showed promise (cost wise) if they can provide enough power. According to the owners manual, the vent needs 11V to 15V of DC power. I didn't research deeper to see what models would carry that load. I need to see what his suction machine, box fan and other electrical stuff we use with him would require. That'll be my next assignment of homework/research. If we can get out of here, we can run the vent using the van for power. (We always leave if a hurricane is expected in our area.) We also have a back up battery (about 6 hours run time) for the vent that is always charged. The vent itself has a 45 min battery too. I'm thankful that he can breathe on his own. I know I worry too much sometimes. I've accepted the fact that I can only do so much and as long as I'm trying and planning and thinking ahead, that's all I can do. Too many times I didn't think ahead or pay attention and was caught off guard. I don't want to be there again. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for this site! It has helped to calm my worries and given me a blueprint to get our family ready to face the future! Pam:bouquet:
  15. A bit more about me - I truly believe that knowledge conquers fear and that acting on that knowledge is empowering. In my life I have driven an 18-wheeler, grown chickens commercially, had several small businesses, worked a a couple of times in the medical field and various other learning avenues. When I first found MrsSurvival, I was enthralled with the information and experience from a woman's point of view. Most of the other sites I researched were heavy into weapons and roughing it in the wild. I understand weapons are important, especially when having to defend what's mine, but I guess I needed the Mom perspective to help me get started. In storing my preps - I'm faced with not only hiding them from nosy visitors, I also have nursing staff here 6 days per week, teacher here 2 days per week and therapists, case managers, etc throughout the month. But with all the info and tips I've read here, I feel better able to store and keep private what I've got. I feel pretty certain I can keep most folks from questioning too much about my activities as I have always been doing some kind of project that others might feel is quite loony. The think I'm really 'adventurous' about trying new things. I've taught them that I am a perpetual student and love to learn. My greatest fear at this point is no electricity. DS can breathe on his own for up to 3 hours but gets labored after that time. We have back up batteris but when those run out of juice we would have to use his ambu bag. Additionally, if he gets too hot, his seizures could start. I've been toying with the generator route. Lots of variables at this point for me to make a decision on a generator. Thank you again for the warm welcomes... Living and Learning, Pam
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